Question

In a neutral atom, the atomic number is equal to the number of ____.

Answer 1

Atomic number: It is defined as the Number of Protons present in the nucleus of an atom of the element and is represented by 'Z'.

Neutral atom: A neutral atom in an atom that possesses no charge on it. It has the same number of Protons and Electrons in it.

Therefore, In a neutral atom, the atomic number is equal to the number of protons.