Question

Which statement best explains why the overall charge on an atom is zero?

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The positive charge of the neutrons in the nucleus equals the negative charge in the electron cloud.
The positive charge of the protons in the nucleus equals the negative charge in the electron cloud.
The negative charge of the neutrons in the nucleus equals the positive charge in the electron cloud.
The negative charge of the protons in the nucleus equals the positive charge in the electron cloud.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

This is described by Gauss a scientist.

The positive charge is found in the proton in the nucleus.

The neutron has no charge.

The positive charge radiates in all directions and a counter negative charge ensues.

Answer 2

B) The positive charge of the protons in the nucleus equals the negative charge in the electron cloud.

Step-by-step explanation:

For every negative charge of an electron, there is an equal positively charged proton in the nucleus of the atom. This is why the overall charge on an atom is zero.