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Why do atoms have no overall electrical charge when the number of electrons equals the number of protons?.
- A.The positive charge of protons cancels out the negative charge of electrons.
- B.Electrons are too small to affect the overall charge of an atom.
- C.Neutrons balance the charge of protons and electrons.
- D.Atoms only have a charge when they lose or gain electrons.
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