Why is any atom neutral?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

The atom has the same number of electrons as protons. electrons are negatively charged, and protons are positively charged. So for example in a Helium atom, it has 2 protons and 2 electrons, so the sub-particles cancel out, making the atom neutral.

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∙ 14y ago

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What is the relationshp of protons and electrons in a neutral atom?

In any neutral atom, the number of protons = the number of electrons.

How may protons does have any atom have with 14 electrons?

The neutral atom has 14 protons.

Is Chlorine a neutral atom?

No, chlorine is not a neutral atom. It typically exists as a chlorine ion with a -1 charge, meaning it has gained an electron.

What is bigger a neutral atom or a negative atom?

neutral atom

Is hydrogen a neutral atom or ion?

Hydrogen atom is neutral.

What will be the charge of a neutral atom?

A neutral atom will have a charge of ZERO

How many electrons in a neutral atom of chlorine?

There are 17 electrons i a neutral atom of chlorine.

Is nitrogen an neutral atom or an ion?

Neutral atom. An atom of nitrogen will also be an isotope of nitrogen.

What does an atom do to get neutral?

In an neutral atom, the number of protons and the electrons are the same

Why are there the same number of protons and electrons in a carbon atom?

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How many valence electrons does a single neutral chlorine atom have?

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