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If an atom is neutral, then the number of electrons is equal to the number of

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Answer:

Then number of electrons is equal to number of protons

Step-by-step explanation:

Since protons are positive and electrons are negitive, they cancel each other.

HENCE THEY ARE NEUTRL

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The number of protons in the nucleus of the atom is equal to the atomic number (Z). The number of electrons in a neutral atom is equal to the number of protons. The mass number of the atom (M) is equal to the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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