An atom has 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 11 electrons. what is the charge of the atoms nucleus? A) +11 B) -11 C) 0 D) 23

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An atom has 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 11 electrons. what is the charge of the atoms nucleus?

A) +11
B) -11
C) 0
D) 23

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Answer:

Since sodium has 11 protons, the number of neutrons must be 23 – 11 = 12 neutrons.

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Artjom answered May 24, 2021

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