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If an atom has 18 positively - charged protons and 18 negatively charged electrons, what is the total

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Answer:

36

Explanation:

The total atomic number is 18, but i guess for this question you do 18+(-18)=36

The answer is 36 because it would change into 18--18 2 negative signs make the 18 a positive.

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