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if an atom is neutral how many electrons are there compared to the number of protons?

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alexebenjamin
an equal number. Electrons have a negative charge, protons positive. An equal number of positive and negative cancel each other out, hence neutral.

madisonke26
There is an equal number of electrons and protrons. Therefore, the positive & negative charges cancel out. That gives the atom no electric charge.