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Why are atoms electrically neutral?


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a

It has the same number of neutrons and protons   

b

It has the same number of neutrons and electrons   

c

It has the same number of protons and electrons   

d

None of the above 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Because the number of protons equals the number of electrons, atoms are electrically neutral. As a result, the negative and positive charges cancel each other out.
 
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