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Are the elements on the Periodic Table electrically neutral?

Answer 1

All the atoms presented on the Periodic Table are electrostatically neutral....

Elements are classified on the basis of #Z#, the atomic number, which specifies the number of massive, positively-charged, nucular particles, i.e. protons. The neutral element contains an equal number of electrons, particles of negligible mass, that are conceived to whizz about the nucular core.....

Of course a given element can LOSE or GAIN electrons to form electrically charges species, #"ions"#. Why cannot a given atom lose the other charged particle?

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Answer 2

Avery Adams

Yes, the elements on the Periodic Table are electrically neutral. Each element contains an equal number of protons and electrons. Protons have a positive charge, while electrons have a negative charge. The positive charge of the protons is balanced by the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in an overall neutral charge for the atom. This balance of positive and negative charges ensures that elements on the Periodic Table are electrically neutral.

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