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An atom is electrically neutral because

(a) neutrons balance out the protons and electrons.
(b) nuclear forces stabilize the charges.
(c) the number of protons and electrons are equal.
(d) the numbers of protons and neutrons are equal.

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Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

neutrons have no charge

protons and electrons have opposite charges and balance each other out in equal numbers

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