Question

multiple-choice question when an atom is neutral... the electrons and protons are equal the electrons and neutrons are equal there are no electrons protons have been lost in an atom rewatch submit

Explanation:

A neutral atom has no net electrical charge. Protons carry a positive charge (+1 each) and electrons carry a negative charge (-1 each). For the net charge to be zero, the number of positive charges must equal the number of negative charges. Neutrons have no charge, so their count does not affect the atom's neutrality, and a neutral atom cannot lack electrons or have lost protons (which would create a positive charge).

Answer:

the electrons and protons are equal