Question

What would the charge of an atom be if it has six protons and six electrons? a. about +12 c. 6 b. about -12 d. There is no charge Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

d. There is no charge

Explanation:

An atom of this nature with equal number of protons and neutrons will have no charge on them.

• Protons are the positively charged particles in an atom
• Electrons are negatively charged.
• Neutrons carry no charges.

In an atom, when there is an imbalance between the number of protons and electrons, they become charged.

When the number of protons and electrons are the same, then, the atom becomes uncharged.

Charge = Number of protons - Number of electrons

Number of protons = 6

Number of electrons = 6

Charge = 6 - 6 = 0

So, the atom will have no charge on it.