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8 July, 12:30

Is the number of protons and electrons the same for a neutral atom of a given element?

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  1. 8 July, 15:21
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    Yes, that's why the atom is neutral. A proton carries a positive charge,

    and an electron carries a negative charge. When their numbers are

    equal, the atom has no 'net' charge, and it's a 'neutral' atom.
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