1.In a neutral atom the number of electrons are
a.Equal to the number of protons.
b.Less than the number of protons.
c.Greater than the number of protons.
d.Both a & b.
2. The charge on cation is
a. Positive
b. Negative
c. Neutral
d.Both a & b.
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Answer:
The number of electrons in a given atom is equal to the number of protons in that atom. However, units of the same element can have different numbers of electrons. Such units are known as ions. Atoms that lose one or more electrons become positively charged and are called cations.