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

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As per Thompson's model of an atom,

(i) An atom consists of a positively charged sphere and the electrons are embedded in it.

(ii) Electrons (negatively charged) and protons (positively charged) are equal in magnitude. So, the atom as a whole, is electrically neutral.

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