Question

An atom is neutral but an ion is a charged species

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

• An atom is made up of three sub-atomic particles i.e., electrons, protons, and neutrons.
• Electrons is a negatively charged particles of an atom whereas protons are positively charged in nature and neutrons are neutral in nature. In an atom the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons therefore, an atom is neutral in nature.
• When an atom loses or gains electrons it acquires charge. Ions are the charged species when an atom loses an electron it acquires a positive charge whereas when an atom gain electrons it acquires a negative charge.

Therefore, the given statement is true.