The Number of Protons in the Nucleus of an Electrically

question 49

Multiple Choice

The number of protons in the nucleus of an electrically neutral atom is equal to

• A) the number of neutrons in the nucleus.
• B) the number of neutrons surrounding the nucleus.
• C) the number of electrons surrounding the nucleus.
• D) the number of electrons in the nucleus.
• E) None of the other choices is correct.

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