Question

What is the charge of 5 protons, 5 neutrons, and 5 electrons?

Answer 1

To determine the overall charge of a system containing 5 protons, 5 neutrons, and 5 electrons, you can consider the charges of each particle:

- Protons have a charge of +1 (or +1 elementary charge).
- Neutrons have no charge (0).
- Electrons have a charge of -1 (or -1 elementary charge).

Now, calculate the total charge:

1. From the protons: \(5 \times (+1) = +5\)
2. From the neutrons: \(5 \times (0) = 0\)
3. From the electrons: \(5 \times (-1) = -5\)

Now, combine these charges:

\[
\text{Total charge} = (+5) + (0) + (-5) = 0
\]

Thus, the overall charge of the system with 5 protons, 5 neutrons, and 5 electrons is **0**.