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How much electrons would an atom of 10 protons and 11 neutrons have?

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Answer:

10 electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Normally you would assume the atom to be neutral, meaning the protons and electrons cancel each other, if nothing states the charge of the atom. So, there must be 10 electrons in order to cancel out the protons.

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