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A netrual atom of helium has 2 protons and ____ eletrons ( enter whole number )

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Answer:

a neutral atom of helium has 2 protons and 2 electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

In its neutral state, Helium has two electrons in orbit about the nucleus. Model of a helium atom's nucleus with two protons and two neutrons.

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The answer is 2

The picture I put might explain it but if not. I think it’s because since there is 2 protons there should be 2 electrons to keep it equal?

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