Question

Which of the following statement is always correct:

(a) An atom has equal number of electrons and protons.

(b) An atom has equal number of electrons and neutrons.

(c)An atom has equal number of protons and neutrons.

(d)An atom has equal number of electrons, protons and neutrons.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (d) (If the atom is stable)

Option (c) (If atom is unstable)

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) An atom has equal number of electrons and protons.

Explanation:

A neutral atom has equal number of electrons and protons.