Question
Which feature defines a neutral atom?
the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction
a full outer electron shell
the number of electrons equal to the number of protons
a low level of reactivity
the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction
a full outer electron shell
the number of electrons equal to the number of protons
a low level of reactivity
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The feature that defines a neutral atom is **the number of electrons equal to the number of protons**. In a neutral atom, the positive charge of the protons is balanced by the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in no overall charge.