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Arrhenius Acid

The charge on...

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The charge on an atom is :

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Positive

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Negative

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Neutral

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Neutral
In an atom, the number of electrons is equal to that of protons. Therefore, the charge on an atom is neutral.

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