Question

An element has an atomic number of 79. The number of protons and elections in a neutral atom of the element are...?

A. 197 protons and 79 electrons
B. 79 protons and 0 electrons
C. 79 protons and 79 electrons
D. 79 protons and 197 electrons

Answer 1

the answer is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

atomic number = number of protons

electron= protons (in a neutral atom.)