Answer: The charge of an atom always is neutral because protons and electrons always have the same quantity.
Explanation: Think about it in a simpler way; protons have the word “pro” which refers to positivity, and electrons have a negative charge. Despite this difference, they always have the same number. Neutrons have a base word of “neutral” and are neutrally charged.
Final answer: Answer D.) “same number protons and electrons” is correct.
