The Nucleus of one boron atom has 5 protons and 4 neutrons
determine the total charge of the boron

Question

The Nucleus of one boron atom has 5 protons and 4 neutrons 
determine the total charge of the boron

aaronq · Answer

protons have a charge of +1 

neutrons dont have a charge

electrons have -1 charge

is this a neutral atom?

anonymous · Answer

Yes

anonymous · Answer

So since it has 5 protons it would have +5 Charge?

aaronq · Answer

if it doesn't have any electrons, then yes.

anonymous · Answer

But it's neutral so it has to have 5 neutrons meaning it would have a charge of 0?

dtan5457 · Answer

No, neutrons have no charge. If there is no electrons, then the protons are just making it a +5 charge.

anonymous · Answer

Oh right meant to type in electrons.

aaronq · Answer

if you meant electrons, then yes it would have no overall charge

anonymous · Answer

Ok thanks

aaronq · Answer

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