Question
What is the total charge of 1 proton,1 neutron, and 2 electrons
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GPT-4o mini
To determine the total charge of 1 proton, 1 neutron, and 2 electrons, we need to consider the individual charges of each particle:
- A proton has a charge of +1 elementary charge (approximately +1.6 x 10^-19 coulombs).
- A neutron has no charge (0).
- An electron has a charge of -1 elementary charge (approximately -1.6 x 10^-19 coulombs).
Now, let's calculate the total charge:
1 proton: \( +1 \)
1 neutron: \( 0 \)
2 electrons: \( 2 \times (-1) = -2 \)
Now, summing these values:
\[
+1 + 0 - 2 = -1
\]
Thus, the total charge of 1 proton, 1 neutron, and 2 electrons is \(-1\) elementary charge.
- A proton has a charge of +1 elementary charge (approximately +1.6 x 10^-19 coulombs).
- A neutron has no charge (0).
- An electron has a charge of -1 elementary charge (approximately -1.6 x 10^-19 coulombs).
Now, let's calculate the total charge:
1 proton: \( +1 \)
1 neutron: \( 0 \)
2 electrons: \( 2 \times (-1) = -2 \)
Now, summing these values:
\[
+1 + 0 - 2 = -1
\]
Thus, the total charge of 1 proton, 1 neutron, and 2 electrons is \(-1\) elementary charge.