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Atoms and Molecules — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceAtoms and Molecules1 Mark
MCQ
Why is atom electrically neutral:
  • A
    It has same number of neutrons $\ \&\ $ protons
  • B
    It has same number of neutrons $\ \&\ $ electrons
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    It has same number of protons $\ \&\ $ electrons
  • D
    None of the above
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
It has same number of protons $\ \&\ $ electrons
Atoms is electrically neutral as the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons.
Therefore the negative and positive charge cancels out.

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