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If an atom has 5 protons, 5 neutrons, and 3 electrons, what is the atom's charge? question 1 options: 2 2 0 3.

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Protons and electrons are accounted on charge. Protons give positive charge where that of the electrons is negative. Therefore, this atom charge would be 2

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