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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the overall charge of an atom with 8 protons, 8 neutrons and 9 electrons?

OpenStudy (wolfe8):

Charge depends on protons and electrons. It is the total of their charges. Electrons carri -1 and protons carry +1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

charge of -1

OpenStudy (wolfe8):

Correct. But please refrain from giving straight answers. It is against OpenStudy CoC.

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