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An atom has 25 protons, 30 neutrons, and 25 electrons. Explain WHY the charge of the atoms nucleus is +25.

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the charge of the nucleus would be +25 because neutrons and protons are inside the nucleus while electrons are outside , so it has no part in this. Neutrons have a charge of 0 while Protons have a charge of +1 and if you have 25 +1s with zeros you're gonna end up with a +25 charge. :)


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