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Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations

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When the number of protons and electrons are equal, atom acquires a __________ character.

A

Ionised

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Electropositive

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Electronegative

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D

Neutral

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Solution

The correct option is D
Neutral

Atoms consist of a positively charged nucleus that is surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons. In a neutral atom, the number of positively charged protons within the nucleus is equal to the number of negatively charged electrons.

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