The number of protons always equals the ________ in a neutral atom.
A) atomic mass number
B) number of electrons
C) number of neutrons
D) atomic weight
E) number of valence shells

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A neutral atom has no overall charge, which means the number of protons (positively charged particles) must be balanced by the number of electrons (negatively charged particles). Therefore, the number of protons always equals the number of electrons in a neutral atom.

The Number of Protons Always Equals the ________ in a Neutral