The neutral hydrogen atom consists of
A)one proton and one neutron.
B)one proton.
C)one proton, one neutron, and one electron.
D)one proton and one electron.
E)an isotope and an ion.

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The neutral hydrogen atom consists of only one proton and one electron. The proton is located in the nucleus, while the electron orbits around the nucleus. Since they have opposite charges, the electron is attracted to the proton and therefore, the atom remains neutral.

The Neutral Hydrogen Atom Consists of