Answer : The correct option is, (b) All atoms are of neutral charge, with an equal amount of protons and electrons.
Explanation :
As we know that an atom is the smallest unit of a matter that consist of three subatomic particles which are electrons, protons and neutrons.
The protons and the neutrons are located inside the nucleus or center of the nucleus where the mass of the an atom is concentrated and the electrons are located around the nucleus.
The protons are positively charged, the electrons are negatively charged and the neutrons are neutral that means it has no charge.
- When the number of electrons are more than the number of protons then the element is negatively charged.
- When the number of protons are more than the number of electrons then the element is positively charged.
- When the number of electrons are equal to the number of protons then the element is neutral charged.
From this we conclude that, all the atoms are of neutral charge, with an equal amount of protons and electrons.
Hence, the correct option is (b)
