On the basis of Thomson’s model of an atom, explain how the atom is neutral as a whole.

•  An atom consists of a positively charged sphere and the electrons are embedded in it,
•  The negative and positive charges are equal in magnitude.

So the atom is electrically neutral.

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Updated on: 14-Mar-2023

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