An atom has 20 protons and has a +2 charge. How many electrons does this atom have?

NetniV asked Dec 5, 2023

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An atom has 20 protons and has a +2 charge.

How many electrons does this atom have?

NetniV asked Dec 5, 2023

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The atom should have 18 electrons

Apogee answered Dec 11, 2023

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