if an atom has a negative four charge what will it have? a) 4 more protons than electrons b) an equal amount of protons and electrons c) 4 more electrons than protons d) 2 more neutrons than protons

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unklerhaukus · Answer

protons have a charge of +1
electrons are negative -1

unklerhaukus · Answer

neutrons are neutral -ie they arn't charged

anonymous · Answer

my test gave me those options you dont know which one is the answer??

unklerhaukus · Answer

yes  i do.

unklerhaukus · Answer

so the atom has a charge of -4,
this is due to an imbalance of positive and negative charge,
-4 means there is more negative charge

unklerhaukus · Answer

which answer(s) do you think could be right?

anonymous · Answer

c