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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following is true of every neutral atom? A. The atom’s nucleus (center) has the same number of protons and electrons. B. The atom has more protons than electrons. C. The atom has more electrons than protons. D. The atom has the same number of protons and electrons. E. The atom’s electrons are positively charged.

OpenStudy (welshfella):

we are talking about a neutral atom so there is no charge which one do you think it is?

OpenStudy (welshfella):

oh lol shes not here!

OpenStudy (rushwr):

Hey what do u think the answer is?

OpenStudy (rushwr):

Hey what do u think the answer is?

OpenStudy (welshfella):

you tell me - then i'll tell you if you are right

OpenStudy (rushwr):

"neutral atom" is simply an atom that has no charge. See, an atom consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged (with the same magnitude of charge per particle as a proton). Neutrons have no charge. So I think it is D

OpenStudy (welshfella):

yes correct

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