Question

Atoms are made up of electrons, protons and neutrons. Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge. The oxygen atom has 8 electrons and 8 neutrons. How many protons must it have to have 0 charge?

Answer 1

Answer:

the correct answer is 8 protons

Explanation:

because the no. of electrons is equal to the no. of proton

Answer 2

Answer:

Atoms consist of three basic particles: protons, electrons, and neutrons. The nucleus (center) of the atom contains the protons (positively charged) and the neutrons (no charge). The outermost regions of the atom are called electron shells and contain the electrons (negatively charged).