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An atom is neutral if the numbers of protons and electrons are equal it's neutral.
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∙ 13y agoAn atom is by definition neutral. A collection of particles is called an atom if it has the same number of protons as electrons, and thereby has a neutral charge.
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∙ 9y agoAtom is neutral when it contains same number of electrons and protons. It makes the atom stable.
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∙ 14y agoEqual numbers of electrons and protons.
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∙ 15y agoa equal number of protons and electrons.
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Explain why Oxygen atom are neutral?
They're not always neutral. It's the atom's goal to be, though. Since the atomic number is 8, it should have 8 electrons to be neutral. The protons are always locked in the nucleus and the number doesn't change. The number of protons is what makes an atom what it is.
Is xenon an isotope ion or neutral atom?
It is an isotope of a neutral atom.
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.
How many electrons in a neutral atom of chlorine?
There are 17 electrons i a neutral atom of chlorine.
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
In a neutral atom what are protons?
Protons are in all atoms, neutral or not. They are what makes different elements different, and they represent what positive charge there is in the atom. Atoms are neutral because there are negatively charged electrons orbiting the nucleus; one electron per proton (for a regular atom), thus balancing out the charge to neutral.
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.
Explain why Oxygen atom are neutral?
They're not always neutral. It's the atom's goal to be, though. Since the atomic number is 8, it should have 8 electrons to be neutral. The protons are always locked in the nucleus and the number doesn't change. The number of protons is what makes an atom what it is.
What makes up the middle part of the atom?
The nucleus of an atom is made up of protons (positive-charged) and neutrons (neutral-charged).
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.
