Question

Explain Why the overall charge of an atom zero?

Answer 1

Answer:

The nucleus has an overall positive charge as it contains the protons. Every atom has no overall charge (neutral). This is because they contain equal numbers of positive protons and negative electrons. These opposite charges cancel each other out making the atom neutral

Answer 2

Explanation:

The nucleus overall has a positive charge as it contains the protons. Every atom has an overall charge. this is because they have equal number of positive and negative charge and they cancel each other and makes the atom neutral.