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ICSE Class 8 Chemistry Question 4 of 23

Atomic Structure — Question 8

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Question 4e

The number of electrons in an atom is equal to the number of

  1. protons in a neutral atom
  2. neutrons in a neutral atom
  3. nucleons in a neutral atom
  4. none of the above
Answer

protons in a neutral atom

Reason — An electrically neutral atom has an equal number of electrons and protons.