Question
In an electrically neutral atom of any element, there are equal numbers of
Responses
A protons and neutrons.protons and neutrons.
B electrons and protons.electrons and protons.
C electrons and neutrons.electrons and neutrons.
D atomic number and atomic mass.
Responses
A protons and neutrons.protons and neutrons.
B electrons and protons.electrons and protons.
C electrons and neutrons.electrons and neutrons.
D atomic number and atomic mass.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In an electrically neutral atom of any element, there are equal numbers of:
**B** electrons and protons.
This is because the positive charge of the protons in the nucleus is balanced by the negative charge of the electrons surrounding the nucleus, resulting in a net charge of zero.
**B** electrons and protons.
This is because the positive charge of the protons in the nucleus is balanced by the negative charge of the electrons surrounding the nucleus, resulting in a net charge of zero.