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By adding protons to an atom its overall charge will...

★ become more negative
★ become more neutral
★ become more positive
★ stay the same

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Become more positive
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Answer:

Become more positive

Step-by-step explanation:

Protons are positive (+), electrons are negative (-) and neutrons are neutral, meaning it would stay the same. Adding protons to an atom would increase its positive charge because protons are positive.

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