Question

question 7 = multiple choice question what happens when the number of electrons in the electron cloud and the number of protons in the nucleus are equal? the atom becomes a neutral atom none of these answers are correct the atom becomes a positive ion the atom becomes a negative ion

Explanation:

Protons are positively - charged and electrons are negatively - charged. When their numbers are equal, their charges cancel out, making the atom neutral.

Answer:

the atom becomes a neutral atom