Will give 10 points. Why does an atom have a neutral charge?
A It has equal numbers of electrons and protons.
B. The number of neutrons equals the number of protons and
electrons in the atom.
C. It has equal numbers of electrons and neutrons.
D. It has equal numbers of neutrons and protons.

option A it has equal numbers of electrons and protons

Explanation:

electrons are negatively charged and protons are positively charged, so if the numbers of each are equal, then the atom will be neutral.

A. it has equal numbers of electrons and protons

Explanation:

The overall charge of every atoms is neutral because the number of electrons and protons is the same. Protons are positively charged while electrons are negatively charged and so they cancel out.