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If an atom has 2 protons,3 neutrons, and 3 electrons, what is the electrical charge of the atom?

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Neurtons have no charge.

Protons have a charge of +e

Electrons have a charge of -e

So you have 3-e + 2e = -e

The electrical charge is a negative charge

-e = -1.6E-19 C

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