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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If an atom has 16 protons in its nucleus, how many electrons must it have?

OpenStudy (tanner23456):

This is a chemistry question but I'll answer it anyways. assuming the atom is neutral, it must have the same number of protons as electrons. So, 16.

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