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An atom can contain protons which have a positive charge (+) and electrons which have a negative charge (−). When an electron and a proton pair up, they become neutral (0) and cancel the

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An atom can contain protons which have a positive charge (+) and electrons which have a negative charge (−). When an electron and a proton pair up, they become neutral (0) and cancel the charge at. Now determine the net charge:

4 protons and 8 electrons →

Sum
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Solution

4 protons and 8 electrons → (+4) + (−8)

= +4 – 8

= −4

⇒ 4 electrons ⊖⊖⊖⊖

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Statement Problems on Integers Using All Fundamental Operations.
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Chapter 1: Number System - Exercise 1.5 [Page 28]

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