Is the number Protons the same as electrons?

Answer 1

Yes.

# of protons = # of electrons = atomic #

Ex. K (Potassium) = atomic #: 19

# of protons: 19

# of electrons: 19

They are in an uncharged or unionized atom. For example carbon (C) has 6 protons and 6 electrons the cation of carbon (with a positive charge) (C+) has 6 protons but only 5 electrons.

So yes, in a standard atom, the number of protons=the number of electrons

Answer 2

It depends on the element in question. For some elements, like Helium, the number is the same, but many of the heavier elements have far more Neutrons them Protons/Electrons. The formula is:

(Electrons = Atomic number)

(Protons = Atomic number)

(Neutrons = Atomic Mass - Atomic number)

Answer 3

Yes, in an electrically neutral atom or compound or mixture.

Answer 4

No: an atom can gain or lose electrons and become a negative or positive ion. An atom that does have the same number of electrons as protons is said to be stable.

Answer 5

In a neutral atom, the number of protons and electrons are the same.

Answer 6

if it has a neutral charge then yes

Answer 7

Yes!