Statement 1 : $C a$ is a neutral atom.
Statement 2 : It has the same number of protons and electrons.

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.

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Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.

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Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct.

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Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct.

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Both the Statement 1 and Statement 2 are not correct.

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Solution

The correct option is C
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.

Calcium is a neutral atom with no positive or negative charge on its atom.So there is no loss or gain of electrons in this atom.The number of protons and electrons are equal to the atomic number which is 20 as it is neutral atom.

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Statement 1 : Ca is a neutral atom.Statement 2 : It has the same number of protons and electrons.

Statement 1 : $C a$ is a neutral atom.
Statement 2 : It has the same number of protons and electrons.