NEET 2024 Physics Properties of Atoms Assertion Reason Question
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:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Correct Answer
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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