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

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