Read the following question carefully and relate your answer to the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in an atom. Please do not spell out the number.
If an atom has 16 protons in its nucleus, how many electrons must it have?

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Read the following question carefully and relate your answer to the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in an atom. Please do not spell out the number. 
If an atom has 16 protons in its nucleus, how many electrons must it have?

anonymous · Answer

Is it a balanced atom? 

If so, number of:

Protons = Electrons

koikkara · Answer

Welcome to Open Study !! > It should be 16 Itself as An atom always has the same amount of protons and electrons. Ref: http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/4fcba7e7e4b0c6963ad51f07 Hey Do u want more Help ? If it's a No, Please Close this Question !! Don't Forget, Appreciate the Best answer with a click on "Best Response" button Too ! Thank YOU !! Nice to Meet YoU !! @apolo13