Question

Protons and electrons are equal in number and have positive and negative charge respectively. Neutrons have no charge which makes an atom electrically neutral. If this is true then why do neutrons exist and what is their function?

Answer 1

it is true bcoz neutron maintain the balance in between the proton and electron

Answer 2

Answer:

Of these three subatomic particle types, two (protons and electrons) carry a net electric charge, while neutrons are neutral and have no net charge. Both protons and electrons have charge that is quantized. That is, the magnitude of their respective charges, which are equal each other, is 1.