SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Each element is neutral in charge because they have an equal amount of protons and electrons.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The positive charge on a proton is equal in magnitude to the negative charge on an electron. As a result, a neutral atom must have an equal number of protons and electrons.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -The statement is false. The atom is neutral when the number of protons and electrons are equal. Neutrons possess no charge. Protons are positively charged while electrons are negatively charged.
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