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The atom has the same number of electrons as protons. An electron is negatively charged, where a proton is positively charged. For example, in a Hydrogen atom, it has 1 proton and 1 electron, the proton and electron cancel out (+1 + -1 = 0) making the atom neutral.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoAtoms are considered to be neutral because they contain the same number of protons and electrons. Protons and electrons have equal but opposite charges, so the overall charge on an atom is zero.
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∙ 11y agoIt isn't always neutral.
If the atom is neutral, it has the same number of protons (with a positive charge), and of electrons (with a negative charge). These charges cancel each other, giving a total charge of zero.
However, an atom can easily gain electrons (for a positive net charge) or lose electrons (for a negative net charge). Such atoms are called ions.
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∙ 15y agoNeutral refers to the charge and an atom has equal number of plus and minus charges. The number of negative charges, electrons around the nucleus, is the same as the number of positive charges protons in the nucleus of the atom.
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∙ 12y agoan atom is said to be neutal when the no.of electrons and no.of protons is equal.
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∙ 15y agoThey have an equal number of protons (1) and electrons (-1) therefore the charge adds up to zero, which is neutral.
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∙ 13y agoThe positive charge of the protons cancels out the negative charge of the electrons. In an atom, the number of protons and electrons are exactly the same.
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∙ 15y agoprotons and nuetrons smiple
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Is xenon an isotope ion or neutral atom?
It is an isotope of a neutral atom.
When is an atom uncharged or neutral?
A neutral atom has no electrical charge on it. So the number of protons in the nucleus is equal to the number of electrons surrounding it. In their normal, elemental state, all atoms are neutral. If it's in an ionised solution, say, then it's not neutral. I think there's something more to your question, though. Why are you asking - is there a situation or a kind of atom that you are thinking of?
What makes an atom neutral?
An atom is neutral if the numbers of protons and electrons are equal it's neutral.
What is the number of electrons in a neutral atom of an element on an periodic table?
There is none, but a neutral atom is called a neutron. There is no neutral element.
Is the magnesium atom electrically neutral or electrically charged?
The magnesium atom is electrically neutral.
An atom or other object that has no overall electrical charge is said to be what?
neutral
What is bigger a neutral atom or a negative atom?
neutral atom
Why are atoms said to be electrical neutral?
because it normally does not have a electric charge If an atom has equal numbers of protons and electrons, it is electrically neutral.
What will be the charge of a neutral atom?
A neutral atom will have a charge of ZERO
Is hydrogen a neutral atom or ion?
Hydrogen atom is neutral.
A particle of matter contains of 6 protons 7 neutrons and 6 electrons This particle must be a A neutral carbon atom B neutral nitrogen atom C neutral oxygen atom D neutral potassium atom?
A. neutral carbon atom
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
Is xenon an isotope ion or neutral atom?
It is an isotope of a neutral atom.
What must a neutral atom with four protons contain?
A neutral atom must contain an equal number of electrons because it is a neutral atom.
Is an atom that has the same number of protons as neutrons a neutral atom?
False. The atom that has the same number of protons as it has electrons is a neutral atom.
When is an atom uncharged or neutral?
A neutral atom has no electrical charge on it. So the number of protons in the nucleus is equal to the number of electrons surrounding it. In their normal, elemental state, all atoms are neutral. If it's in an ionised solution, say, then it's not neutral. I think there's something more to your question, though. Why are you asking - is there a situation or a kind of atom that you are thinking of?
