If an atom contains one electron and one proton, what charge will it carry?

Positive

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Neutral

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Negative

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Neutral
Protons are positively charged whereas electrons are negatively charged. If an atom carries one electron and one proton, it will not carry any charge. Hence it will have a neutral charge.

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