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Which two particles are always found in equal numbers in neutral atoms?A.Protons and neutronsB.Electrons and neutronsC.Protons and electronsD.Neutrons and ions

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Which two particles are always found in equal numbers in neutral atoms?

A. Protons and neutrons
B. Electrons and neutrons
C. Protons and electrons
D. Neutrons and ions

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Solution

The two particles that are always found in equal numbers in neutral atoms are Protons and Electrons. So, the correct answer is C. Protons and Electrons.

Here's why:

  1. An atom is neutral when it has no charge.

  2. The charge of an atom is determined by the balance of its positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons.

  3. In a neutral atom, the number of protons (which are positive) is exactly balanced by the same number of electrons (which are negative).

  4. Therefore, in a neutral atom, the number of protons and electrons are always equal.

  5. Neutrons do not carry a charge and therefore do not affect the charge balance of an atom.

  6. Ions are charged particles and are not part of a neutral atom.

So, the correct answer is C. Protons and Electrons.

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