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Posted by Kristie on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 4:32am.

The number of electrons that move about the nucleus of an electrically neutral atom is the same as the number of ____________________. A) protons in the nucleus.B) quarks in the nucleus.C) protons + neutrons in the nucleus.D) neutrons in the nucleus.E) None of these

physics - drwls, Friday, April 13, 2012 at 6:55am
One electron per proton.

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