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What is the overall chargeon particles with the subatomic makeups given if there are3 protons, 3 neutrons, and 2 electrons?

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Answer:

+1

Step-by-step explanation:

The neutrons do not affect the overall charge of the particle. Protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge. Since the protons outnumber the electrons by one, there is an overall charge of +1.

Here is a more in depth explanation: if there are 3 protons, each which have a value of +1, the protons contribute a +3 charge. If there are 2 electrons, each which have a value of -1, the electrons contribute a -2 charge. When you add these two charges, you are left with an overall charge of +1 (+3 + (-2) = +1).

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