Question

question 15 of 15
an atom containing an equal number of protons and electrons is called a
_____ atom.

a. static
b. full
c. neutral
d. charged

Explanation:

Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge. When an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, the positive and negative charges cancel each other out. A neutral atom has no net electrical charge.

• Option A: "Static" is not the term for an atom with equal protons and electrons. Static usually refers to stationary or related to static electricity in a different context.
• Option B: "Full" is not the correct term. There is no standard definition in atomic structure where "full" is used for this charge - balanced state.
• Option C: A neutral atom has an equal number of protons (positive charge) and electrons (negative charge), resulting in no net charge.
• Option D: A charged atom (ion) has an unequal number of protons and electrons.

Answer:

C. neutral