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What is the overall charge of an atom with 18 protons, 18 electrons, and 20 neutrons?

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The overall charge of an atom with 18 protons and 18 electrons is 0, since the number of protons and electrons are equal. Neutrons do not carry a charge, so they do not affect the overall charge of the atom. Therefore, the overall charge of an atom with 18 protons, 18 electrons, and 20 neutrons is 0.

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