Question

Explain why the number of protons in an atom must always equal the number of electrons

Answer 1

Answer:

Because,to equalize the charge of the element.

Explanation:

• Proton has positive charge and Electrons have negative charge.
• if protons are more than electrons then it has positive charge and when the electrons are more than protons it acquires negative charge. Both the positive and negative charged species are highly unstable and they do not exist.
• Therefore,if protons equal to electrons then it has neutral charge and it exists.