Question

If an atom has two electrons outside of its nucleus, what number of protons and neutrons must be contained in the nucleus to result in a neutral atom? A. 2 protons, 2 neutrons B. 1 proton, 1 neutron C. 1 proton, 3 neutrons D. 4 protons, 4 neutrons

Answer 1

A

an element in a neutral state will have the same number of protons and electrons.