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How to find the number of electrons not in a neutral atoms ?

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Answer:

To determine how many total electrons there are, add the amount of charge to the atomic number

Step-by-step explanation:

For example, N3- has a -3 charge which means it has 3 more electrons than a neutral nitrogen atom. Nitrogen's atomic number is 7, therefore this ion has 10 electrons.

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