GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The number of protons is equal to the number of electrons. (in neutral atoms)
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, the given statement is true i.e.the number of protons and electrons is always the same in a neutral atom.

Detailed explanation-2: -The number of electrons on a neutral atom is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus of the atom. This is known as the atomic number, Z. The removal or addition of electrons to a neutral atom creates ions that have a net negative or positive charge.

Detailed explanation-3: -So in a neutral atom, it is not necessary that protons and neutrons are equal in number. So this statement is false. We can say that this one is going to be true. This statement is false.

Detailed explanation-4: -Electrons are negatively charged species and protons are positively charged species. In a neutral atom, the number of electrons are always equal to the number of protons.

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