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On the basis of Thomson's model of an atom, explain how an atom as a whole is neutral.

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According to Thomson's atomic model —

  1. An atom is considered to be a sphere of uniform positive charge and electrons are embedded into it.
  2. The total positive charge is equal to the total negative charge so that an atom as a whole is electrically neutral.
On the basis of Thomson's model of an atom, explain how an atom as a whole is neutral. Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding, Concise Chemistry Solutions ICSE Class 9.

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