For an atom to be electrically neutral, it must have the same number of ____.
A)electrons and neutrons only
B)electrons and protons only
C)neutrons and protons only
D)neutrons only
E)electrons, neutrons, and protons

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An atom is electrically neutral when the number of protons (positive charge) equals the number of electrons (negative charge). Neutrons do not carry an electrical charge, so their number does not affect the atom's overall charge. Therefore, the correct answer is B) electrons and protons only.

For an Atom to Be Electrically Neutral, It Must Have