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OpenStudy (ryamorgan284):

An atom of an element has 6 protons and 8 neutrons. What is also true of that element? A. It has 6 electrons. B. It has 2 electrons. C. It has 8 electrons. D. It has 14 electrons.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is this suppose to go in bio?

OpenStudy (beccaboo333):

Please ask this in Biology.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is A

OpenStudy (beccaboo333):

You need to explain @kimberlycardenas

OpenStudy (beccaboo333):

Direct answers is against the CoC. This can lead to suspensions.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh ok sorry thx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The number of electrons for a neutral atom matches the number of protons.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its A 6 electrons the atom has to be neutral so the number of protons and electrons match else it is an ion :P

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