Question

a netrual atom of helium has 2 protons and ____ eletrons ( enter whole number )

Answer 1

The answer is 2

The picture I put might explain it but if not. I think it’s because since there is 2 protons there should be 2 electrons to keep it equal?

Answer 2

Answer:

a neutral atom of helium has 2 protons and 2 electrons

Explanation:

In its neutral state, Helium has two electrons in orbit about the nucleus. Model of a helium atom's nucleus with two protons and two neutrons.