Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Atoms are electrically neutral as they contain equal number of positive and negative charges.
Statement II: Atoms of each element are stable and emit their characteristic spectrum.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Answer 2

Atoms are neutral due to balanced charges, making Statement I correct. However, not all atoms are stable; only specific configurations (e.g., inert gases) are stable, making Statement II incorrect.