In a typical atom, the positive charge of each proton is ________

a. expressed by the value of the atomic mass
b. countered by the negative charge of each neutron
c. neutralized only when the atom bonds to others to form a molecule
d. balanced by the negative charge of an equal number of electrons


d

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