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31 July, 03:07

2. An atom has 2 protons in its nucleus. Which of the following must be true for this atom to have no net electrical charge?

The atom has 2 negatively charged electrons in the nucleus.

The atom also has 2 positively charged neutrons in the nucleus.

The atom has 2 negatively charged electrons outside the nucleus.

The 2 positive protons have no influence on the overall charge of the atom.

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  1. 31 July, 03:11
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    The atom has 2 negatively charged electrons outside the nucleus.

    The electrons must be equal to the protons in number in order to balance the charge on the atom and they are located outside the nucleus.
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