Question

An atom with an equal number of electrons and protons has no ______.

Answer 1

no charge

this is because protons have a charge of 1+ and electrons have a charge of 1- so if there is an equal number of them, their charges cancel each other out and make the atom have a charge of 0, which means no charge

Answer 2

Answer: An atom with an equal number of electrons and protons has no charge

Explanation: The charge of an atom comes from the electrons and protons present. Electrons have a charge of 1- and protons have a charge of 1+. When the number of electrons and of protons are equal, an atom has no overall charge.