Question

In a neutral atom, what is the relationship between the number of protons and electrons? Responses The number of electrons is greater than the number of protons. The number of electrons is greater than the number of protons. - no response given The number of protons is greater than the number of electrons. The number of protons is greater than the number of electrons. - no response given The number of protons equals the number of neutrons. The number of protons equals the number of neutrons. - no response given The number of protons equals the number of electrons.

Answer 1

In a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons. This balance ensures that the overall charge of the atom is neutral, as protons carry a positive charge and electrons carry a negative charge.