State whether the firs sentence is true or false and also the second statement. 1. All normal atoms have exactly as many electrons surrounding the nucleus as there are protons within the nucleus. Thus, a normal atom has no charge.  2.The nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons. Neutrons are slightly more massive than protons and have no net charge.

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State whether the firs sentence is true or false and also the second statement.

1. All normal atoms have exactly as many electrons surrounding the nucleus as there are protons within the nucleus. Thus, a normal atom has no charge. 

2.The nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons. Neutrons are slightly more massive than protons and have no net charge. 

3.Sharks and rays have their sixth sense called reception. Their sixth sense allows them to locate their prey hidden beneath the sand at the bottom of the ocean because of the electric field generated by the muscle contraction of the prey.

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