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Question
On the basis of Thomson’s model of an atom, explain how the atom is neutral as a whole.
Answer in Brief
Solution
- According to the Thomson model, an atom consists of a positively charged sphere and the negatively charged electron are embedded in it.
- The negative and positive charges are equal in magnitude. So, the atom as a whole is electrically neutral.
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