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Ms6Mlalemym
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  • 14-06-2016
  • Physics
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is the number of protons and electrons the same for a neutral atom of a given element?

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AL2006
AL2006 AL2006
  • 14-06-2016

Yes, that's why the atom is neutral.  A proton carries a positive charge,
and an electron carries a negative charge.  When their numbers are
equal, the atom has no 'net' charge, and it's a 'neutral' atom.

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