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The number of protons and electrons is always same in a neutral atom.


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Solution

The correct option is A True
  • Protons are positively charged subatomic particles whereas electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles.
  • Neutral atom contains no charge because it has an equal number of protons and electrons in it.

Thus, the given statement is true i.e.the number of protons and electrons is always the same in a neutral atom.


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