Question

An atom does not carry any electric charge because it _____________.

• A. has an equal number of charged and non charged particles
• B. has neutrons in their nuclei
• C. has an equal number of electrons and protons, hence positive and negative charge gets neutralized.
• D. has an equal number of neutrons and protons

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

has an equal number of electrons and protons, hence positive and negative charge gets neutralized.

Equal number of negatively charged electrons and positively charged protons would give a neutral atom which would thus not have any electric charge.