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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