Question

An atom is electrically neutral when...
O The number of protons and neutrons are equal.
O The number of protons and electrons are equal.
O The number of neutrons and electrons are equal.
O The neutrons balance the protons and electrons.

Answer 1

Answer:

The number of protons and electrons are equal.

Explanation:

When an atom has an equal number of electrons and protons, it has an equal number of negative electric charges (the electrons) and positive electric charges (the protons). The total electric charge of the atom is therefore zero and the atom is said to be neutral.