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Detection of Charge

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The net electric charge on an atom is .

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infinite

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zero

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unity

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Solution

The correct option is B zero
The net charge on any object is determined by the number of protons and electrons present in it. In an atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. Hence, the net charge on an atom is zero.

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