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A neutral atom of oxygen has 8 protons and ______ electrons. (Enter a whole number.) Numerical Answers Expected! Answer for Blank 1:
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A neutral atom of oxygen has 8 protons and ______ electrons. (Enter a whole number.)

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A neutral atom of oxygen has 8 protons and 8 electrons.
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It would also have 8 electrons because electrons have a negative charge and protons have a positive charge, therefore the atom would be neutral.

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