Multiple choice

In which case would an atom be considered neutral ?

  1. it has 3 protons & 4 electrons

  2. it has 4 neutrons & 4 electrons

  3. it has 3 protons & 3 neutrons

  4. it has 3 protons & 3 electrons
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D Correct answer
Explanation

An atom is neutral when the number of positively charged protons equals the number of negatively charged electrons, resulting in a net charge of zero.

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