Question

1. in a neutral atom, the atomic number is equal to the number of select 2

a) electrons
b) neutrons
c) protons

Explanation:

In a neutral atom, the atomic number is defined as the number of protons. Also, in a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. Neutrons do not affect the atomic number.

Answer:

A. Electrons, C. Protons