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If there were only 4 protons, but the number of electrons remained at 6, what would the charge of this atom be? please help!!

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Answer:

Negatively charged

Step-by-step explanation:

It could be an ion too. To balance the electron shell it could lose 1 or 2 electrons. If it is not an ion it won't lose atoms to balance the shells.

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