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An atom has equal numbers of


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Answer:

An atom has equal numbers of protons and electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an atom has an equal number of electrons and protons, it has an equal number of negative electric charges (the electrons) and positive electric charges (the protons). The total electric charge of the atom is therefore zero and the atom is said to be neutral.

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It has an equal number of electrons and protons. Hope that helps!
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