The net charge of an atom is equal to zero. What does this indicate about the atom? Atoms are neutral Atoms have equal number of electrons and protons Atoms have zero mass Both A & B

Arthur Mcfarland

Arthur Mcfarland

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2022-12-07

The net charge of an atom is equal to zero. What does this indicate about the atom?
Atoms are neutral
Atoms have equal number of electrons and protons
Atoms have zero mass
Both A & B

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stuoljeg0g

Beginner2022-12-08Added 3 answers

Protons are positively charged and electrons are negatively charged. Atoms have an equal number of protons and electrons, and their net charge is zero. As a result, atoms are always neutral. Answer is Both A & B

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