On the basis of Thomson's model of an atom, explain how the atom is neutral as a whole?
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1) According to Thomson model, an atom
consists of a positively charged sphere and the negatively charged electron are
embedded in it.
2) The negative and positive charges are
equal in magnitude. So, the atom as a whole is electrically neutral.
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