Question

an atom with a neutral charge must have the same number of...
protons, neutrons, and electrons.
protons and neutrons.
electrons and neutrons.
protons and electrons.

Explanation:

Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons are neutral. For an atom to have a neutral charge, the positive and negative charges must balance out, so it must have an equal number of protons and electrons.

Answer:

D. protons and electrons