If number of electrons in an atom is 8 and number of protons is also 8, then give the atomic number of atom and the charge on the atom.
A
(i) Atomic number = 8, (ii) Charge = 0
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B
(i) Atomic number = 4, (ii) Charge = 0
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C
(i) Atomic number = 8, (ii) Charge = +1
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D
(i) Atomic number = 4, (ii) Charge = +1
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Solution
The correct option is A (i) Atomic number = 8, (ii) Charge = 0 Atomic number is equal to number of protons i.e. 8. Since number of protons is equal to number of electrons i.e. 8, therefore charge on the atom is 0.