Which statement about the structure and charge of a neutral atom is correct?
The nucleus contains neutrons and electrons, while protons orbit the nucleus.
An atom is electrically neutral because the number of positive protons in the nucleus equals the number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus.
Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus and share equal but opposite electric charges.
An atom is electrically neutral because neutrons carry a negative charge that cancels the positive charge of protons.
114 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.