An atom has 40 protons, 51 neutrons, and 40 electrons. What is the charge of the atom?

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The atom is neutral as the number of electrons and neutrons is the same.

Mathematically,

Charge

= +40 + (-40)

= +40 - 40

Note: Neurons have no charge

Zhiming answered May 8, 2021

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It is neutral so the charge is 0.

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