Question

c an atom with 4 protons and 4 neutrons. 6. play with the simulation. which particles affect the charge of an atom or ion? 7. fill in the blanks below to show your results. a. neutral atoms have the same number of protons and electrons. b. positive ions have protons than electrons. c. negative ions have protons than electrons.

Explanation:

Neutral atoms have balanced charges, positive ions have excess positive charge, negative ions have excess negative charge. Protons are positive, electrons are negative; neutrons are neutral and don't affect charge.

Answer:

a. the same number of
b. more
c. fewer