Which Statement Could Be Used to Explain Why an Atom

question 173

Multiple Choice

Which statement could be used to explain why an atom is electrically neutral?

• A) The atom has a nucleus consisting of protons and neutrons.
• B) Electrons move in the space surrounding the atomic nucleus.
• C) The atom contains an equal number of protons and electrons.
• D) Two atoms of the same element can have differing numbers of neutrons.
• E) All atoms contain positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons.

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