Question

In a neutral atom, what is the relationship between the number of protons and electrons? (1 point)
Responses

The number of electrons is greater than the number of protons.
The number of electrons is greater than the number of protons.

The number of protons is greater than the number of electrons.
The number of protons is greater than the number of electrons.

The number of protons equals the number of electrons.
The number of protons equals the number of electrons.

The number of protons equals the number of neutrons.

Answer 1

In a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons. Therefore, the correct response is:

**The number of protons equals the number of electrons.**