A neutral atom of astatine would have how many electrons?

Douglas Ludlow asked Nov 28, 2022

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Douglas Ludlow asked Nov 28, 2022

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Astatine has an atomic number of 85.

This means it has 85 positively charged protons.

If it is neutral, it must have the same number of negatively charged electrons, or 85

Killown answered Dec 4, 2022

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