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because the electrons and protons are equal.
Colten Mayer
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∙ 13y agoAn atom is neutrally charged particle. This is because an atom contains equal number of protons[+ve] and electrons[-ve] which balance out to give a nuetal charged.Charged atoms are called IONs.
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∙ 14y agoThey are called ions if they are not neutral (caused by gaining or losing an electron), but in most cases, yes, they are.
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∙ 11y agoAll atoms are electrically neutral. All atoms have the same amount of protons as electrons, so their negative (electrons) and positive (protons) charges balance out to 0.
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∙ 7y agoYes, in a normal state.
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Why is an object electrically neutral?
Something is neutral when there are just as many positive charges as negative charges. A normal atom has just as many positive protons in its nucleus as it has negative electrons orbiting around its nucleus.
The number of protons in a neutral atom is equal to the number of what?
In a electrically neutral atom, the number of positive charges in the atom's nucleus (with one charge being held on each proton in the nucleus), is balanced out by the number of negative charges present in the electron cloud round the nucleus (with one charge being held on each electron in the cloud). This means that in a neutral atom the number of Protons = the number of Electrons.
Three particles that make up an atom?
Atoms consist of negatively charged electrons , positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons.
When the total charge on an object is zero the object is electrically what?
The object with zero charge is electrically neutral.
What is the diffent between an atom and an ion?
An atom has the same number of protons and electrons. Thus, the charge is neutral. An ion is a charged atom, which means it has a charge of some type (positive or negative). If a lithium atom (3 protons and 3 electrons) gains two electrons, it will become an ion with a charge of 2-. If it loses 3 electrons, it will become an ion with a charge of 3+
Is the magnesium atom electrically neutral or electrically charged?
The magnesium atom is electrically neutral.
What is an example of an electrically neutral atom?
An electrically neutral atom is one that has an equal number of protons and electrons.
Which atom is electrically neutral?
All atoms are electrically neutral. If an atom gains or loses an electron, we call it an "ion" rather than an atom.
Why is an atom electrically neutral inspite of the presence of charged particles it it?
Because an electrically neutral atom has an equal number of protons and electrons.
Why is uranium electrically neutral?
Any atom is neutral in the normal state.After loss or gain of electrons an atom become electrically charged.
Why is an atom electrically neutral?
An atom has the same number of positive protons and negative electrons so the charges balance out to zero
In the atom which is usually electrically neutral?
Na+
Is a aluminum an isotope ion or neutral atom?
An alumimium atom is electrically neutral and it is an isotope of aluminum.
How does an s2- ion differ from an electrically neutral sulfur atom?
All ions differ from an electrically neutral atom in that they are missing or have gained one or more electrons. A S2- atom has 2 less electrons than a neutral atom.
Why atom are electrically neutral?
because the electrons and protons are equal.
Is an electrically neutral atom the number of protons equals the number?
An electrically neutral atom has the same number of protons ( positive charged ) and electrons ( negatively charged ).
How can an atom be electrically neutral when its protons change?
Generally an atom contains similar number of electrons and protons. That is why an atom is neutral.
