Question

Explain why an atom is electrical netural?? ​

Answer 1

A proton and an electron have an equal amount but an opposite type of charge. Thus, if an atom contains equal numbers of protons and electrons, the atom is described as being electrically neutral.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

it is a vast topic.I will do my best to explain it

An atom has electrons and protons and neutrons

the protons and neutrons are held densely together in a small pack called nucleus

the protons repel each other but there is the strong nuclear force(nuclear force) from the neutrons which hold them together

now lets say there are are 6 protons

thus the atomic number(Z) will be 6(as atomic number is the number of protons)

these protons will emit a strong attraction force for the opposite charge

as positive charge attracts negative charge

now protons and electrons have the same charge(1.6 x $10^{-19}$Coulomb)

thus 1 proton can only attract 1 electron

2 protons can attract 2 electron

6 protons will attract 6 electrons

and continuing

now these charges (positive and negative) will neutralize each other

thus an atom is electrically neutral

but sometimes an atom gains or loses its electron to nearby atoms(for reasons i cant explain here)and is called an ion or radical(depends on the case). it is no longer an atom.

thus an atom is always electrically neutral.If it is not it is called an ion or radical

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