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6 electrons. Neutrons have no charge, and protons have a positive charge, at an equal but opposite charge of an electron (think of it like protons are +1, electrons are -1).

You need the exact same number of electrons as protons in order to have a neutral atom.

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Q: An atom has 6 protons and 8 neutrons and is elecrically neutral how many electrons does the atom have?
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