Question

(b) Why is an atom considered to be neutral?​

Answer 1

Answer:

When an atom has an equal number of electrons and protons, it has an equal number of negative electric charges (the electrons) and positive electric charges (the protons). The total electric charge of the atom is therefore zero and the atom is said to be neutral.

Answer 2

it is considered to be neutral when it has equal no. of protons and electrons. It can be charge as well if either of electron or protons are extra..

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