What is the role of electrons in the overall charge of an atom?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) They increase the significant mass of the atom.
2. (B) They make the atom positively charged.
3. (C) They balance the positive charge of protons, making atoms neutral.
4. (D) They are present inside the nucleus along with neutrons.

Verified Answer

Option (C): They balance the positive charge of protons, making atoms neutral.

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