Question

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

Answer 1

protons have a charge of +1

neutrons dont have a charge

electrons have -1 charge

is this a neutral atom?

Answer 2

Yes

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

Oh right meant to type in electrons.

Answer 8

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

Answer 9

Ok thanks

Answer 10

np