Question

The charge of an atom is the sum of the charges of its protons, neutrons, and electrons.

• Each proton has a charge of e.
• Each neutron has a charge of 0.
Each electron has a charge of -e.

An atom consists of 6 protons, 10 neutrons, and 4 electrons.
How many electrons would need to be added to make the charge of the atom 0?

Answer 1

2 electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

2 electrons is the answer

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Answer 2

*2 electrons more*

Step-by-step explanation:

• In an atom the number of electron and protons must be same.

Otherwise, it will have charge and form ions. [ ignore the neutrons ]

Here,

• protons: 6

• electrons: 4

The electron and proton is unbalanced, In order to make them same.

2 more electrons need to be added to make total 6 electrons.