Question

7. Calculate the net charge of the following atoms.

Atom A: has 6 protons and 4 electrons
Atom B: has 9 protons and 9 electrons
Atom C: has 10 protons and 14 electrons
Atom D: has 33 protons and 29 electrons

Answer 1

Atom A: +2 Atom B: 0 Atom C: -4 Atom D: +4

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge. Therefore, we will treat the electrons as a negative number. The net charge is the sum of electrons and protons.

Atom A = 6 + (-4)

because electrons as negative.

Net charge = +2

Atom B = 9 + (-9)

Net charge = 0, or neutral

Atom C = 10 + (-14)

Net charge = -4

Atom D = 33 + (-29)

Net charge = +4

Answer 2

any atom that contains six protons is the element carbon and has the atomic number 6, regardless of how many neutrons or electrons it may have.

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