An atom is considered the most basic unit of matter, and it is considered neutral or neutrally-charged simply because it contains the same numbers of protons and electrons. Â Protons and electrons have opposite charges, but&hellip
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Why is Atomic mass a decimal?
Why is Atomic mass a decimal? Atomic mass is the total weight of a single atom that is comprised of the number of protons, electrons and neutrons. Most commonly expressed in unified atomic mass units&hellip
Why is NH4 positive?
Why is NH4 positive? If ammonia (NH3) is neutral then it must have equal numbers of protons and electrons. If a proton is added to ammonia, the resulting NH4+ will have an extra proton. Hence&hellip
