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Atoms are built form 3 types of particles
Electrons (which are electrically negative)
Neutrons (which are electrically neutral)
Protons (which are electrically positive)
Nature likes things to be balanced so when atoms are put together, nature makes sure that the number of Electron the atom has is matched by the number of Protons.
This makes all atoms electrically neutral.
However, when atoms react with each other chemically, they can share or swap electrons with each other which means that they are no longer electrically neutral (in this state they are called "ions"). Nature therefore requires that the stuff they have made (called a compound) when joining together is, overall electrically neutral and bonds them together so that this is achieved.
This is why chemical compounds exist and are stable.
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∙ 12y agoIf an atom has equal numbers of protons and electrons, it will be neutral, meaning it has no charge. This is because protons and electrons have equal but opposite charges. So a neutral atom that has 10 protons has a nuclear charge of +10, and it will have 10 electrons with a charge of -10. So in this example +10 + -10 = 0, and the atom is neutral.
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∙ 13y agoIt is because the atoms are to be equal in charge unless of course if it is an ion.
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∙ 14y agoAtoms are neutral because they have the same number of protons(+) and electrons(-).
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∙ 11y agoBecause they had sex to many times and there mouth was split open to many times ad there vagina was to wide. That's why
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∙ 11y agoatoms are electrically neutral because they have the same number of electrons as protons which gives it a neutral charge. eg 2 protons (+) + 2 electrons (-)=0
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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?
How are atoms and ions connected?
Atoms are neutral particles. Ions are charged atoms.
Does an atom have charge?
No, atoms are neutral
When an atoms electrical charges are balanced the atom is electrically?
This is a neutral substance.
What are atoms electrically neutral?
if an atom is electrically neutral it has twice as many nuetrons as it does protons and electrons.
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.
Why are atoms said to be elecrically neutral?
Because in an atom,possitive charges(protons) equal to negative charges(electrons)
Do neutral atoms stick to positive atoms?
By extreme heat and pressure, neutral atoms stick to positive atoms. Such as in Nuclear fission/ fusion.
What are neutral atoms?
All atoms are electrically neutral, because they have the same number of protons and electrons.
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?
How are ions different from Atom?
Atoms are neutral on the Periodic Table. Ions consist of more or less electrons than atoms.
Do Nonmetallic atoms have Negative charge or a Neutral charge?
Nonmetallic atoms have Neutral charge not a Negative charge.
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 are some exmple on the periodic table that are neutral atoms?
All the atoms are neutral. Only ions have an electrical charge.
What conclusions can we make about the size of cations neutral atoms and anions?
Cations are smaller then neutral atoms and anions are larger.
How are atoms and ions connected?
Atoms are neutral particles. Ions are charged atoms.
What do atoms do that alters there overall neutral charge?
Atoms either gain or lose electrons to change their overall neutral charge.
