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Structure of Atom

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State the location of electrons, protons and neutrons in an atom.

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Solution

Electrons are found in shells or orbitals that surround the nucleus of an atom
Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus. They group together in the center of the atom.

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Which of the following statement is correct about the atom of an element ?

(a) an atom can have only protons and neutrons but no electrons.

(b) an atom can have only electrons and neutrons but no protons

(c) an atom can have only electron and proton but no neutron

(d) an atom must always have a proton, neutron and electron

Q. Assertion: Dalton’s theory states that an atom is indivisible.
Reason: An atom is made up of electrons, protons and neutrons.

Q. Which of the following statement is always correct?

(a) an atom has equal number of electrons and protons

(b) an atom has equal number of electrons and neutrons

(c) an atom has equal number of protons and neutrons

(d) an atom has equal number of electrons, protons and neutrons

Q. Question 17
Which of the following statement is always correct?

(a) An atom has equal number of electrons and protons
(b) An atom has equal number of electrons and neutrons
(c) An atom has equal number of protons and neutrons
(d) An atom has equal number of electrons, protons and neutrons

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