The feature that defines a neutral atom is the number of electrons equal to the number of protons.
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Which feature defines a neutral atom?(1 point)
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the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction
the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction
a low level of reactivity
a low level of reactivity
the number of electrons equal to the number of protons
the number of electrons equal to the number of protons
a full outer electron shell
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