Explain why atoms have no overall electrical charge when the number of electrons equals the number of protons.

In the subtopic Relative electrical charges of subatomic particles, this learning objective focuses on explain why atoms have no overall electrical charge when the number of electrons equals the number of protons. It sits within A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes for AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462, so the explanation must keep the chemistry linked to Relative electrical charges of subatomic particles rather than drifting into a nearby idea. Approved keywords to use include proton, electron. proton means a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom Avoid the mistake of students often state that atoms have no overall electrical charge because they contain equal numbers of protons and neutrons; instead, emphasize that atoms have no overall electrical charge when the number of electrons equals the number of protons, as neutrons do not carry any charge For exam answers, remember that atoms are neutral because the number of protons equals the number of electrons, balancing their charges