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An atom has 20 protons and 22 neutrons and 18 electrons. The charge of this atom is: ________

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Answer:

the number of electrons should equal to the the number of protons in a neutral atom

if there is a inequality between the numbers it means the atom has a + or - charge

The charge of this atom=+(20-18)=+2

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