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In each neutral atom of any given element, the numbers of electrons and protons are equal, as the charges in the atom must balance. Only the neutron number may vary amongst atoms of the same element.

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What two subatomic particles must be the same to a maintain a neutral atom?

The question is a bit fuzzy, but I'll interpret it to mean what two particles need to be present in the same numbers to maintain a neutral atom. The answer is protons (with a positive charge) and electrons (with a negative charge). The charges for each are equal and opposite, so when they are balanced in equal numbers, the atom is electrically neutral.


What does the mass number equal?

The total number of subatomic particles in the nucleus


Which two subatomic particles are present in equal number in every atom of the same?

In each neutral atom of any given element, the numbers of electrons and protons are equal, as the charges in the atom must balance. Only the neutron number may vary amongst atoms of the same element.


What is the number of subatomic particles of protons?

The number of protons is equal to the atomic number of a chemical element.


What is the subatomic particles on which the atomic number is based?

Number of protons in the nucleus is the atomic number.


What of these subatomic particles are represented by atomic number?

Protons are the subatomic particles represented by the atomic number of an element. The atomic number is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity on the periodic table.


Are neutrons the lightest subatomic particles?

Neutrons are not the lightest subatomic particles. Electrons are the lightest subatomic particles, with a much smaller mass than neutrons. The mass of a neutron is approximately 1839 times that of an electron.


What is subatomic particles with a positive charge?

protonpositron - antielectron


In an atom which two subatomic particles are present in equal amounts?

I think protons and neutrons, but I don't know for sure. It might be, because the protons and neutrons are placed together in the nucleus? I might be wrong, but I tried:)


Is electrical charge a subatomic particle?

No, electrical charge is a property of subatomic particles. Subatomic particles such as electrons and protons carry electrical charge, which can be positive or negative.


What is the subatomic particle and the calculation derived from it that is not found in the periodic table?

Subatomic particles are protons, neutrons and electrons; the number of protons and electrons (in the neutral state) are equal to the atomic number of an element.


Are electrons equal to newtrons?

No, electrons and neutrons are not equal. Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom, while neutrons are neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus along with protons. Each plays a critical role in the structure and behavior of an atom.