Question

why is an atom as a whole neutral?


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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

Answer:

When an atom has an equal number of electrons and protons, it has an equal number of negative electric chargesand positive electric charges.

The total electric charge of the atom is therefore zero and the atom is said to be neutral.