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it has a neutral charge because it contains an equal number of protons and electrons
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoBecause they have equal no. of protons and electrons (in ground state).
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∙ 11y agoAn atom has a similar number of electrons and protons, therefore they balance the charge each other and the net charge is zero.
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It has a equal number of electrons and protons
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Why is a regular atom neutral?
Because in a normal atom the are there are the same numbers of electrons and protons. Charge of an electron is 1- and charge of a proton is 1+, thus the overall charge will be zero.
Are atoms positive or negative?
Yes. It has both.The definition of "neutral" is zero net charge. Every atom has positive and negative charges among its components. If the atom is 'neutral', then the numbers of positive and negative charges are equal, and the atom's 'net' charge is zero.
Do neutral atoms have a positive or negative charge?
No..... They are called neutral for a reason. But neutral atoms can have electrons added and removed making the atom positive or negative. And neutral atoms are still affected by charged atoms due to reason in depth but to sum up the long explanation of the affect neutral atoms are attracted to charged atoms. Just a side note.... how many of you love Leo Howard? Am I right?
What neutrally charged part is found in the nucleus?
Neutron has neutral charge. It is present inside nucleus.
What is the charge of a nuetron?
the charge of a neutron is neutral.
What will be the charge of a neutral atom?
A neutral atom will have a charge of ZERO
Do a neutral atom have a charge?
It is because there is an equal amount of positive and negative charge to produce a neutral charge. Just the presence of neutrons does not make the atom neutral. An atom will lose its neutral charge if it loses or gains electrons and becomes an ion
What is the charge off a neutral atom?
neutral
What is aluminum overall charge of an atom?
The neutral atom hasn't a charge.
When there is an equal number of electrons and protons in an atom what is the charge?
The atom is neutral. There is no charge.
What is the general overall charge of an atom?
A neutral atom hasn't an electrical charge.
How do electrons an portons make a neutral charge an neutron result in a neutral charged atom?
An atom that has an equal number of protons and electrons will be neutral and have no charge.
An atom differs in electric charge from what?
A neutral atom differs in charge from a positive or negative ion.
What is the charge of an atom in an elements?
neutral
Does an atom have charge?
No, atoms are neutral
What does the word neutral mean for the kinds of charge an atom has?
An atom that has a neutral charge is one with which the quantity of electrons is equal to the atomic number.
What will be the charge of an atom be if it has an equal number of positive and negative charges?
Neutral - the atom will have no charge.
