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OpenStudy (kimjafo):

If an element has 12 protons and 17 neutrons, how many electrons must it have?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

12, the number of protons equals the number of electrons

OpenStudy (sepeario):

As stated by him, the electrons are always equal to the amount of protons unless if the atom is charged (an ion).

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