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2(b) Why is an atom of an element is electrically neutral?


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  • The number of electrons revolving around the nucleus are equal to the number of protons present inside the nucleus.
  • The electrons and protons have equal and opposite charges, and neutralises the charges in an atom.
  • Hence, an atom on the whole remains electrically neutral.

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