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Which of these particles are equal in number when an atom is neutral?

a. Protons, neutrons, and electrons
b. Protons, electrons
c. Protons, neutrons
d. Neutrons, electrons

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Since the electrons and protons have the same magnitude (but different sign) of charge, the number of protons and electrons must be the same for the atom to be electrically neutral.

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