Which statement best explains why the overall charge on an atom is zero?
The positive charge of the neutrons in the nucleus equals the negative charge in the electron cloud.
The positive charge of the protons in the nucleus equals the negative charge in the electron cloud.
The negative charge of the neutrons in the nucleus equals the positive charge in the electron cloud.
The negative charge of the protons in the nucleus equals the positive charge in the electron cloud.
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The positive charge of the protons in the nucleus equals the negative charge in the electron cloud is the statement that best explains why the overall charge on an atom is zero.
A blue circle labeled proton and A overlaps a pink circle labeled neutron and C. The overlap is labeled B.
The Venn diagram compares protons with neutrons. Which shared property belongs in the region marked "B"?
Is negatively charged
Has mass of 1 amu
Orbits the nucleus
Is positively charged
The Venn diagram compares protons with neutrons. Which shared property belongs in the region marked "B"?
Is negatively charged
Has mass of 1 amu
Orbits the nucleus
Is positively charged
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