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OpenStudy (anonymous):

An atom of an element has 6 protons and 8 neutrons. What is also true of that element? A. It has 8 electrons. B. It has 14 electrons. C. It has 6 electrons. D. It has 2 electrons. (i think its 14 not sure)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Luigi0210 HEELLLPP

OpenStudy (luigi0210):

Well if it's a neutral atom. The protons and electrons need to be exact so there is a 0 charge.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it should have 6 electrons because of the proton count being 6 the electrons need to be 6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c it has 6 electrons

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