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How many electrons are in polonium with a -3 charge?

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Polonium has an atomic number of 84 meaning it has 84 protons. Usually, this means there would also be 84 electrons in a normal element. A -3 charge means that there are 3 more negative electrons that positive protons so the overall number of electrons would be 87. 
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