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The comparison of the number of protons in the atomic nucleus with the number of electrons that orbit the nucleus.
Answer to Problem 3RQ
The number of protons in the atomic nucleus remains equal to the number of electrons in the orbit of the nucleus to maintain the neutral nature of the atom.
Explanation of Solution
very atom consists of the elementary particles. These particles are electron, proton and neutrons.
The atom remains neutral in normal conditions. The number of electrons in orbit is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus to maintain the neutrality of the atom. The transfer of the electrons only takes place between the different atoms. If an atom losses or gains the electron, then it also losses the neutral nature of the atom.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the number of protons in the atomic nucleus remains equal to the number of electrons in the orbit of the nucleus to maintain the neutral nature of the atom.
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