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An atom is neutral if the numbers of protons and electrons are equal it's neutral.

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Is the center of an atom neutral?

The nucleus of an atom is positively charged. The electrons that orbit the nucleus are negatively charged to exactly the same degree, which makes the atom neutral.


When the atom is neutral does the number of protons equals the number of electrons?

Most of the time yes, electron gain = makes it negative, electron loss = makes the atom positive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In any atom, the no. of electrons and protons are equal. This is the reason which makes an atom electrically neutral. If electrons are added, then an anion is formed which is negatively charged. If electrons are lost, then a cation is formed which is positively charged.


What is bigger a neutral atom or a negative atom?

neutral atom


When are all the negative and posive charges equal?

In a neutral atom, both charges are equal.It makes atom stable.


What makes an atom nuteral?

The forces which result in an atom being neutral are the balance between the protons (positive) in the center, and the surrounding electrons (negative). Both the protons and electrons must be in equal number for the atom to be considered neutral.


Which atoms are considered neutral?

An atom is considered neutral when the number of protons in its nucleus equals the number of electrons orbiting the nucleus, resulting in no overall charge. This balance of positive and negative charges makes the atom electrically neutral.


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.


What does an atom do to get neutral?

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


Is nitrogen an neutral atom or an ion?

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


If a neutral atom has 8 protons it must have how many electrons?

The atom must have 8 electrons to make it have a neutral charge