Question

1 if an atom has no charge, which of the following must be true? a it has more neutrons than protons or electrons. b there are only neutrons inside the atom. c its number of protons is equal to its number of electrons. d the neutrons in the atom outnumber the electrons and protons.

Explanation:

Protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge. Neutrons have no charge. For an atom to be neutral (no charge), the positive and negative charges must cancel out, so the number of protons must equal the number of electrons.

Answer:

C. Its number of protons is equal to its number of electrons.