Question

A neutral atom of an element has the same number of __________ and ________.

Question 4 options:

Protons and neutrons


Neutrons and electrons


Protons and electrons

Answer 1

protons and neutrons

Answer 2

Protons (+) have a positive charge.

Electrons (-) have a negative charge.

Neutrons (0) have a neutral charge.

In order for an atom to be neutral, it's charge must be neutral, and therefore, for every proton, there must be an electron to accompany it.

Therefore, the correct answer would be protons and electrons.

Hope this helps! :)