Question
Physics Question on Atoms
: Atom as a whole is electrically neutral. : Atom contains equal amount of positive and negative charges.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Answer
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Explanation
Solution
For an atom, number of electrons is equal to number of protons and neutrons are electrically neutral, so net charge on an atom is nill.