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An atom has 2 protons in its nucleus. Which of the following must be true for this atom to have no net electrical charge?

Question 2 options:

A.The atom has 2 negatively charged electrons outside the nucleus.

B.The atom also has 2 positively charged neutrons in the nucleus.

C.The atom has 2 negatively charged electrons in the nucleus.

D.The 2 positive protons have no influence on the overall charge of the atom.

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Answer:the atom has 2 negatively charged electrons outside the nucleus

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An atom has 2 protons in its nucleus. Which of the following must be true for this-example-1
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The 2 correct options I guess are A and D
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