If an atom has 12 positively-charged protons and 12 negatively charged electrons, what is its total charge?

Dito asked Aug 24, 2022

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If an atom has 12

positively-charged
protons and 12
negatively charged
electrons, what is its
total charge?

Dito asked Aug 24, 2022

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Answer:

if both the electron and proton have the same number then the charge of an atom is neutral because each proton executes each neutron

Fijas answered Aug 30, 2022

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