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An atom that has a negative four charge will have which of the following?

A.) 4 more protons than electrons
B.) An equal amount of protons and electrons
C.) 4 more electrons than protons
D.) 2 more neutrons than protons

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An atom that has a negative four charge will have 4 more electrons than protons . The electrons have negative charge, while the protons have a positive charge and neutrons are by nature neutral. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "c".
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