A neutral atom has an equal number of positive and negative charges. If a neutral fluorine atom has 9 protons and 10 neutrons, how many electrons will it have?

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A neutral atom has an equal number of positive and negative charges. If a neutral fluorine atom has 9 protons and 10 neutrons, how many electrons will it have?

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Answer:

9 electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of electrons = number of protons

= 9.

Mtisz answered May 14, 2021

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