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Which statement is correct?

The number of electrons of a neutral atom always equals the number of protons.
The number of neutrons always equals the number of protons.
The number of neutrons always equals the number of electrons.
Atomic weight is identical to atomic mass.

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first one is correct it .......................................
User SurajKj
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the first statement is absolutely correct !!

in a neutral atom, no of protons are always equal to no of electrons !!
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