Atoms contain positive and negative charges. Why is the overall charge on an atom neutral? A. Atoms contain the same amount of protons and electrons, and their charges cancel out.
B. The nucleus of an atom contains neutrons, which keep the positive and negative charges balanced.
C. Atoms are all negatively charged because electrons are on the outside of the atom.
D. Atoms contain the same amount protons and neutrons, and their charges cancel out.