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2007-01-23 12:38:55 · 4 answers · asked by illdaretofly 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
When we say that atoms r electrically neutral then we mean that they are neutral "as a whole".
Atoms r made up of electrons and protons. None of them is electrically neutral. But in an atom, in ground state the number of electrons and protons r equal. So they Both cancel the charges of each other and atom behave as a 'combined neutral particle' with the outer matter. Means that the average net force of atom on any outer matter comes to 0. Which is obviously bcos as much the electrons repel that matter the protons attract it or vice verse.
(except in some special cases)
2007-01-23 22:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anurag ® 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why Atoms Are Electrically Neutral
2017-01-19 14:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nucleus is made up of positively charged protons and uncharged (neutral) neutrons. There are the same amount of electrons as protons, hence the overall charge is neutral. An atom that has more or less electrons (charge) is called an ion.
2007-01-23 14:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by Beach_Bum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
atoms are electrically neutral because in their normal state they have the same number of protons(which carry a positive charge) as electrons(which carry a negitive charge). Therefore the exsist in a neutrls elec. state.
2007-01-23 12:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by pww.irocc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋