In a stable atom the number of orbiting electrons (-)equals the number of protons (+)in the nucleus.Therefore,the atom is electrically neutral.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)The first statement is true,the second is false.
D)The first statement is false,the second is true.

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Both statements are true. The number of positively charged protons in the nucleus of an atom is equal to the number of negatively charged electrons orbiting around the nucleus. This balance of charges makes the atom electrically neutral.

In a Stable Atom the Number of Orbiting Electrons (-)Equals