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an element has an atomic number of 99. the number of protons and electrons in a neutral atom of the element are

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If an element has an atomic number of 99, then the number of protons and electrons are equal to 99 because there must be a balance between the protons (who are positively charged) and the electrons (negatively charged).

Therefore, the number of protons and electrons are equal to 99.