NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
How is the atomic number related to the number of electrons in a neutral atom?
Options
- AAtomic number is always greater than the number of electrons.
- BAtomic number is always less than the number of electrons.
- CAtomic number is equal to the number of electrons.
- DAtomic number has no relation to the number of electrons.
Correct answer
C. Atomic number is equal to the number of electrons.
Step-by-step solution
In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the atomic number (Z).