In response to a question,a student stated that in an atom,the number of protons is greater than the number of neutrons,which in turn is greater than the number of electrons. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your answer.
(N/A) The student's statement is incorrect.
$1$. In a neutral atom,the number of protons is always equal to the number of electrons.
$2$. The number of protons is not necessarily greater than the number of neutrons. In many stable isotopes,the number of neutrons is equal to or greater than the number of protons.
$3$. Therefore,the proposed relationship (protons > neutrons > electrons) is scientifically invalid.
$1$. In a neutral atom,the number of protons is always equal to the number of electrons.
$2$. The number of protons is not necessarily greater than the number of neutrons. In many stable isotopes,the number of neutrons is equal to or greater than the number of protons.
$3$. Therefore,the proposed relationship (protons > neutrons > electrons) is scientifically invalid.
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