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8. An example of an atom that has no charge is one that has
O A. 3 protons, 2 electrons, and 1 neutron.
O B. 3 protons, 1 electron, and 3 neutrons.
OC. 2 protons, 2 electrons, and 1 neutron.
O D. 1 proton, 2 electrons, and 3 neutrons.
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Answer 1

C. 2 protons, 2 electrons, and 1 neutron.

Step-by-step explanation:

An atom that has no charge is one that has an equal number of protons and electrons. Protons have a positive charge, while electrons have a negative charge, so an atom with an equal number of protons and electrons will have a net charge of zero.

Therefore, the correct answer is C: 2 protons, 2 electrons, and 1 neutron. This atom would have two positive charges (from the protons) and two negative charges (from the electrons), which cancel each other out, resulting in a neutral charge.