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If a boron atom has 5 protons and 6 neutrons then how many electrons does it have?

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because no. of electrons =no.of proton= atomic number.

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Answer:


\huge\boxed{\sf 5 \ electrons}

Step-by-step explanation:

In an atom:

No. of protons = No. of neutrons

Given that the No. of protons = 5.

So,

No. of electrons = 5

Hope this helped!

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