Which statements about a neutral atom are correct? Select all that apply. (1) A neutral atom is composed of both positively and
negatively charged particles. (2) The positively charged particles in the nucleus are positrons. (3) The electrons are attracted to the positively charged nucleus. (4) Positively charged protons are located in the tiny, massive nucleus. (5) The radius of the electron cloud is twice as large as the radius of the nucleus. (6) The negatively charged electrons are spread out in a "cloud" around the nucleus.
(3) The electrons are attracted to the positively charged nucleus.
(4) Positively charged protons are located in the tiny, massive nucleus.
(6) The negatively charged electrons are spread out in a "cloud" around the nucleus.
Explanation:
An atom is the basic particle in which a matter is formed. It can either be charged or neutral. When it losses or gains an extra electron, it becomes charged, an ion. While a neutral atom is an atom which has no charge, because it has the same number of electrons and protons. The protons are located in the tiny massive nucleus of the atom, while the electrons are in orbits or cloud around the nucleus.
