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A neutral atom has 37 electrons. How many protons does the

atom have?
a more than 37 protons
bless than 37 protons
C exactly 37 protons
d it is impossible to know without more information

A neutral atom has 37 electrons. How many protons does the atom have? a more than-example-1
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Answer:

C) , Exactly 37 protons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember the electrons have a negative charge, so to make a atom with 37 electrons neutral, you will need the same amount of the opposite type. That means you need 37 protons.

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Answer:

It's answer is c) exactly 37 protons

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