Question

On the basis of Thomson's model of an atom, explain how
the atom is neutral as a whole.
(CBSE-2016​

Answer 1

Answer:

According to Thomson€™s model of the atom, an atom consists of both negatively and positively charged particles. The negatively charged particles are embedded in the positively charged sphere. ... Thus, by counterbalancing each other€™s effect, they make an atom neutral

Answer 2

Answer:

1)According to Thomson model, an atom consists of a positively charged sphere and the negatively charged electron are embedded in it.

2) The negative and positive charges are equal in magnitude. So, the atom as a whole is electrically neutral