Question

In order for an atom to be considered "neutral", which of the following must be true? (1 point)
Responses

There are more neutrons than protons
There are more neutrons than protons

The number of protons and electrons must be the same
The number of protons and electrons must be the same

There are more protons than electrons
There are more protons than electrons

The number of protons and neutrons must be the same

Answer 1

The number of protons and electrons must be the same.

Explanation: A neutral atom has equal positive charge from protons and negative charge from electrons, so their numbers must be equal.