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प्रश्न
In response to a question, a student stated that in an atom, the number of protons is greater than the number of neutrons, which in turn is greater than the number of electrons. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your answer.
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उत्तर
The given statement is not correct. As the number of protons is never greater than the number of neutrons. A number of neutrons can be equal to or greater than a number of protons but a number of protons are equal to a number of electrons for an atom since it is neutral.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the positively charged particle present in the atoms of all the elements.
What is the positive charge on the nucleus of an atom due to?
What is the nature of the charge on Anode rays?
Why are anode rays also called as 'canal rays'?
How does cathode ray differ from as anode rays?
Which sub-atomic particle was discovered by Goldstein.
Complete the table given below by identifying P, Q, R and S.
|
Element |
Symbol |
No. of Protons |
No. of neutrons |
No. of Electrons |
|
Sodium |
`""_11^23"NA"` |
11 |
P |
11 |
|
Chlorine |
`""_17^35"CI"` |
Q |
18 |
17 |
|
Uranium |
R |
92 |
146 |
92 |
|
S |
`""_9^19"F"` |
9 |
10 |
9 |
Represent a proton ‘p’ in term of its symbol showing the subscript and superscript value.
Write the properties of anode rays.
Is it possible for the atom of an element to have one electron, one proton and no neutron. If so, name the element.
