In order for an atom to be considered "neutral", which of the following must be true?

Question

a
The number of protons and neutrons must be the same
b
The number of protons and electrons must be the same
c
There are more protons than electrons
d
There are more neutrons than protons

In all elements in a group, the thing that is the same is the:

a
Number of electrons in the valence shell
b
Number of electrons
c
Number of protons
d
Number of neutrons

Answer 1

c. Number of protons