How are protons and electrons linked?

Answer 1

Protons and electrons are linked numerically; in any atom the number of protons and electrons is the same eg in carbon there are six of each. They have equal and opposite electric charges in an atom. The negative charge of each electron exactly balances the positive charge of each proton.

Answer 2

Protons have different charges than electrons.

Just like magnets,charges that are the same repel each other.

As charges that are different attract each other.

So to make a long story short,protons have different charges than electrons.

Answer 3

Protons and electrons are linked through their opposite charges. Protons have a positive charge while electrons have a negative charge. This attraction between opposite charges causes them to be bonded together in atoms, with protons in the nucleus and electrons orbiting around it.

Answer 4

Protons carry a positive electrical charge, and electrons a negative charge. Since opposites attract, protons and electrons attract one another.

Answer 5

They are attracted to one another by electric forces.