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If Bromine has a charge of 1-, how many electrons does it have?

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Answer:

35

Step-by-step explanation:

The atomic number for bromine is 35, which means it has 35 protons in its atomic nuclei. A neutral bromine atom would also have 35 electrons. In order for a bromine atom to become a

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bromide ion, it would have to gain an additional electron.

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