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A system of 4 electrons, 18 protons, and 4 neutrons has a net charge of?

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Answer:

+ 14

Step-by-step explanation:

18 protons make a positive 18 charge (+18)

4 electrons make a negative 4 charge (-4)

both combined give + 18 - 4 = + 14

The four neutrons don't carry net charge, so the addition of the electrons doesn' affect the net charge found above which still gives + 14.

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