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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If an atom has 8 protons, how many electrons does it usually have?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It should have 8 electrons, unless it is a isotope.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

An atom is electrically neutral. Therefore, the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons. @Takashi Even in an isotope, the number of protons and electrons are equal, only different in the number of neutrons.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

My bad, I'm just getting back into chemistry this year lol.

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