3 years ago

Explain why the number of protons in an atom must be equal the number of electrons

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Anika [276]3 years ago

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An atom is electrically neutral, because the positive charge of its protons exactly balances the negative charge of its electrons. For all atoms, the atom number = number of protons = number of electrons. If the numbers differ, it is no longer an atom, but an ion.

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Explain why the number of protons in an atom must be equal the number of electrons​

Explain why the number of protons in an atom must be equal the number of electrons