Question

An atom with 2 protons, 3 neutrons, and 4 electrons has a charge of

Answer 1

2×-1.6×10^-19 C= -3.2×10^-19 C

Step-by-step explanation:

charge on one proton is 1.6×10^-19 C

lets call this +q

therefore charge on on electron is -q

neutron does not have any charge, it is a neutral particle

Therefore the net charge will be

2q-4q= -2q

(q = 1.6×10^-19 C)

Answer 2

Answer: It has a charge of -2 because it has 2 more electrons than protons meaning it has a negative charge of 2 which is -2. Neutrons don't effect charge.

( +1 +1 -1 -1 -1 -1) = -2

Each proton has a charge of +1 and each electron has -1.

2(1) - 4(1) = -2