Question

according to the periodic table, the neutral atom of what element has 4 protons, 5 neutrons, and 4 electrons?

beryllium

boron

fluorine

aluminum

Explanation:

The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus. Beryllium has an atomic number of 4, which means a neutral atom of beryllium has 4 protons.

Answer:

A. beryllium