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Q.

An atom is neutral when

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a

The number of protons is smaller than the number of electrons

b

The number of protons is equal to the number of electrons

c

The number of protons is greater than the number of electrons

d

None of the above.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

If an atom has the same number of electrons and protons, it has the same number of negative charges (electrons) and positive charges (protons). Thus the total amount of electric charge is zero and the atom is said to be neutral.

Hence, the correct option is C).

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