An atom is naturally neutral, give reasons. Answer urgently needed plz help!
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Atoms are electrically neutralbecause they have equal numbers of protons (positively charged) and electrons (negatively charged). If an atom gains or loses one or more electrons, it becomes an ion.
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Required Answer:-
Nature has created these elements regardless of their stability. The atoms of these elements gain/loss/share electrons in order to complete their duplet/octet configuration to remain stable.
Reason why an atom is naturally electrically neutral?
- Normally, An atom have equal number of positive charges and negative charges which adds up and cancel each other.
- That is, they have the same number of electrons and protons inside the atom.
- The net charge of a neutral atom hence is 0.
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Let's understand this as an example. Oxygen atom have 8 protons inside the nucleus and 8 electrons revolving around it. Hence, it is electrically neutral.
But it have to gain 2 more electrons to complete its octet configuration and for becoming stable in nature. It hence forms an anion. Refer to the attachment
