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Question
How many electrons does a neutral aluminum atom (atomic number 13) have?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
A neutral aluminum atom has an atomic number of 13, which means it has 13 protons. In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons, so it has 13 electrons.
Hint
In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the atomic number.