Question

If an atom has 5 protons, 5 neutrons, and 3 electrons, what is the atom's charge?
a +2
b -2
c 0
d -3

Answer 1

What is the charge on a proton? And on a neutron?

Answer 2

i got it , 0

Answer 3

Nope.

The charge on a proton is +1
The charge on a neutron is 0 (that's why it's called neutron, from neutral)
The charge on an electron is -1

Now redo your calculation.

Answer 4

+2 ?

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

Thanks,