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If a neutral atom has an atomic number of 23, how many electrons does it have?

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Answer:

= 23 electrons.

Explanation:

The number of electrons in the neutral atom is 23, since a neutral atom contains equal number of protons and electrons, except in neutral hydrogen atom. Therefore, the given neutral atom contains 23.
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