An atom with a neutral charge has

a. more neutrons making it more neutral.
b. equal numbers of protons and electrons.
c. more protons than it does electrons.
d. the same number of protons and neutrons.
e. equal numbers of neutrons and electrons.


Answer: b. equal numbers of protons and electrons.

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