choose the correct statement from the options below.

Question

an electrical neutral atom must have the same number of protons, neutrons and electrons.

an electrically neutral atom must have the same number of protons and neutrons.

an electrical neutral atom must have the same number of protons and electrons.

an electrically neutral atom must have the same number of electrons and neutrons.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

An electrically neutral atom must have the same number of protons and electrons.

In an electrically neutral atom, the positive charge of the protons is balanced by the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in no overall charge. The number of neutrons can vary without affecting the electrical neutrality of the atom.