Question

In order for an atom to have a zero charge every proton which has a charge if +1 must be matched with an electron which have a charge of -1 a helium atom has 2 protons and 2 electrons explain why a helium atom has a zero charge

Answer 1

Helium has a zero charge because it has to protons added to 2 electrons. The equation is +2+-2. That equation equals zero.



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