When the nucleus of H atom is neutral?

In summary, the nucleus of an atom is never neutral because it is composed of protons, which have a positive charge, and neutrons, which have no charge. This means that the net charge of the nucleus is always positive. The Hydrogen atom is neutral when it has two electrons and one proton (when forming a covalent bond) or one electron and one proton. The diatomic Hydrogen molecule is also neutral because it has two protons and two electrons, canceling out the charges. Further discussion is needed to clarify the context and situation in which the topic is being discussed.
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The nucleus of the H atom is neutral when it has two electrons and one proton (when forming a covalent bond) or it has one electron and one proton.
 
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Nucleus itself is never neutral.
 
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Borek said:
Nucleus itself is never neutral.
Could you tell me why, please?
 
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What is the nucleus? What particles its it composed of?
 
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Borek said:
What is the nucleus? What particles its it composed of?
Protons and neutrons
 
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HCverma said:
Protons and neutrons

What are charges of these particles? Any chance their combination can be neutral?
 
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Borek said:
What are charges of these particles? Any chance their combination can be neutral?
The charges of protons are positives and the neutrons have no charges. Yes, If neutrons would have had the same number of negative charges as protons have in the nucleus.
 
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I'm sorry, you contradict yourself. Neutrons are neutral. They have no overall charge. If they did, they would not be neutrons.
 
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Nik_2213 said:
I'm sorry, you contradict yourself. Neutrons are neutral. They have no overall charge. If they did, they would not be neutrons.
Now coming to the main point, the H atom is neutral when it has two electrons and one proton (when forming a covalent bond) or it has one electron and one proton?
 
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HCverma said:
Now coming to the main point, the H atom is neutral when it has two electrons and one proton (when forming a covalent bond) or it has one electron and one proton?
Context or situation is missing. Is the concern, how the Hydrogen atom is combined in a molecule? Is the concern, instead, just Hydrogen atom by itself, or Hydrogen, the diatomic molecule by itself?
 
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HCverma said:
Now coming to the main point, the H atom is neutral when it has two electrons and one proton (when forming a covalent bond) or it has one electron and one proton?
Can I make a new thread about the topic above? need suggestions.
 
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HCverma said:
Can I make a new thread about the topic above? need suggestions.
Maybe just give the clarification asked of you.

Hydrogen atom is what?
One proton and one electron.
Hydrogen atom, if exist that way, neutral.

Diatomic Hydrogen molecule is what?
Two protons and two electrons.
The diatomic molecule is neutral.

Something else? Describe the condition or situation and maybe one of the more expert members will discuss.
 
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HCverma said:
Now coming to the main point, the H atom is neutral when it has two electrons and one proton (when forming a covalent bond) or it has one electron and one proton?
sir from your point of view hydrogen atom is neutral but here question is about nucleus. Nucleus have protons and nucleus. Protons have positive charge whereas neutrons are neutral, so net charge is positive. That is why, nucleus of an atom can never be neutral.
 
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symbolipoint said:
Maybe just give the clarification asked of you.

Hydrogen atom is what?
One proton and one electron.
Hydrogen atom, if exist that way, neutral.

Diatomic Hydrogen molecule is what?
Two protons and two electrons.
The diatomic molecule is neutral.

Something else? Describe the condition or situation and maybe one of the more expert members will discuss.
Hydrogen atom is One proton and one electron.
Hydrogen atom, if exist that way, is neutral.
Diatomic Hydrogen molecule is two protons and two electrons.
The diatomic molecule is neutral.
 

1. What is the nucleus of a hydrogen atom made of?

The nucleus of a hydrogen atom is made up of a single positively charged proton.

2. Why is the nucleus of a hydrogen atom considered neutral?

The nucleus of a hydrogen atom is considered neutral because it has an equal number of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons, resulting in a net charge of zero.

3. How does the neutral nucleus of a hydrogen atom interact with other particles?

The neutral nucleus of a hydrogen atom can interact with other particles through the electromagnetic force, which is responsible for the attraction between positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons.

4. What is the size of the neutral nucleus of a hydrogen atom?

The size of the neutral nucleus of a hydrogen atom is incredibly small, with a diameter of approximately 1 femtometer (10^-15 meters).

5. Can the neutral nucleus of a hydrogen atom change its charge?

No, the neutral nucleus of a hydrogen atom cannot change its charge because it is made up of a fixed number of protons, which determine its charge. However, it can change its mass through processes such as fusion or fission.

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