Question

Which feature defines a neutral atom?(1 point)
Responses

a low level of reactivity
a low level of reactivity

a full outer electron shell
a full outer electron shell

the number of electrons equal to the number of protons
the number of electrons equal to the number of protons

the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction

Answer 1

The feature that defines a neutral atom is:

**the number of electrons equal to the number of protons**

This equality ensures that the overall charge of the atom is neutral.