NEET2024Physics-Atomic Structure

NEET 2024 Physics Properties of Atoms Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Atoms are electrically neutral as they contain equal number of positive and negative charges.

Statement II: Atoms of each element are stable and emit their characteristic spectrum.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

B

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

C

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

D

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Atoms are electrically neutral due to equal numbers of protons and electrons. However, atoms are not inherently stable; they can be excited to emit spectra.

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