Question

1. An atom consists of charged particles called electrons and protons. Each proton has a charge of +1 and each electron has a charge of -1. Remember the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons while answering these questions i) What is the charge on an atom? ii) What will be the charge of an atom if it loses an electron? iii) What will be the charge of an atom if it gains an electron?

Answer 1

Answer:

in first case it is neutral in second case it will be carrying +1 charge and in third case it will be carrying -1 charge