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.
This statement is incorrect. In an atom, the number of protons is always equal to the number of electrons. The electrons are present in the orbits or shells of an atom. The protons and neutrons are present in the nucleus of an atom. They are also called nucleons. The mass of an atom resides in its nucleus.