The Total Number of Electrons in a Neutral Atom Equals

question 29

Multiple Choice

The total number of electrons in a neutral atom equals the number of:

• A) neutrons orbiting the atom.
• B) protons plus the number of neutrons in its nucleus.
• C) protons in its nucleus.
• D) ions in its nucleus.

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