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Which feature defines a neutral atom?(1 point)
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a low level of reactivity
a low level of reactivity

the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction
the ability to change to another substance during a chemical reaction

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
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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, as protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge.