Which Correctly Describes the Structure of an Atom

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which correctly describes the structure of an atom?

• A) There are always the same number of protons and neutrons.
• B) There are always the same number of protons and electrons.
• C) There are always the same number of neutrons and electrons.
• D) The number of protons, neutrons, and electrons is always the same
• E) There are never the same number of neutrons and protons.

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