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CHEMISTRY
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Question
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The total number of electrons in a neutral atom equals the number of:
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neutrons orbiting the atom.
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protons plus the number of neutrons in its nucleus.
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protons in its nucleus.
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ions in its nucleus.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The number of electrons on a neutral atom is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus of the atom. This is known as the atomic number, Z. The removal or addition of electrons to a neutral atom creates ions that have a net negative or positive charge.
Detailed explanation-2: -Atoms are neutral; they contain the same number of protons as electrons.
Detailed explanation-3: -Number of neutrons is always greater than or equal to the number of protons.
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