A neutral element has 3 electrons, the Atomic number of the element is _____

Atomic number = Number of proton = Number of electron. So, the atomic number of the neutral element is 3.

Explanation:

The number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom can be determined from a set of simple rules.

• The number of protons in the nucleus of the atom is equal to the atomic number (Z).
• The number of electrons in a neutral atom is equal to the number of protons.