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True or false a neutral atom must have the same number of neutrons and protons​

User Mushi
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Answer:

False

Step-by-step explanation:

In a neutral atom, there is the same number of protons and electrons, but not necessarily the same number of protons and neutrons

User Samiullah Khan
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I believe so. The positive charge on a proton is equal in magnitude to the negative charge on an electron. As a result, a neutral atom may need to have an equal number of protons and electrons.
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