A neutral atom has equal numbers of protons and electrons. Protons are in the nucleus (positive charge). Electrons orbit the nucleus (negative charge). Neutrons are in the nucleus (no charge). The nucleus has a net positive charge.
Consider the following statements: (a) An atom is electrically neutral. (b) The negative charge on nucleus is equal to the total negative charge of all the orbiting electrons.
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Atomic Structure (Historical Development of Atomic Models (Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford))
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