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An atom has 5 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons. What is the charge of the atom?

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

the charge of an atom is determined by the number of protons and electrons present, in this case the number of electrons is more than the protons by 1, hence it is a minus 1 charge