134k views
0 votes
A neutral atom of helium has 2 protons and ______ electrons. (Enter a whole number.)

User Soleno
by
8.2k points

2 Answers

4 votes
Two. The number of protons equals the number of electrons
User Josh Hardman
by
8.1k points
7 votes
2 electrons since it is neutral and has 2 protons
User Michael L Perry
by
8.3k points