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If element x has 44 protons how many electrons does it have?

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The correct answer is '44'.

In fact, the atom of an element has an equal number of protons and electrons: therefore, if element X has 44 protons, it should have 44 electrons as well.

For curiosity: the chemical element with 44 protons and 33 electrons is Ruthenium.
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