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In any given atom, the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom equals to the number of electrons in the energy level. The protons are positively charged while the electrons are negatively charged. For example, a sodium atom has 11p ,11e and 12n , the neutrons have no charge. The protons therefore hasContinue reading “Why is an atom said to be electrically neutral?”