Answer:
The number of protons and electrons are equal.
Explanation:
When an atom has an equal number of electrons and protons, it has an equal number of negative electric charges (the electrons) and positive electric charges (the protons). The total electric charge of the atom is therefore zero and the atom is said to be neutral.
I think it would be because of the heat. (Swelling from the sun being on them for so long.) Hope I helped! :)
