Question
if there are 7 protons, 7 neutrons, and 7 electrons What is the overall charge of the atom
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An atom's overall charge is determined by the balance of its protons and electrons. Protons have a positive charge, while electrons have a negative charge. Neutrons have no charge.
In this case, with 7 protons and 7 electrons:
- The total positive charge from protons = +7
- The total negative charge from electrons = -7
Since the number of protons equals the number of electrons, the overall charge of the atom is:
\[ +7 + (-7) = 0 \]
Therefore, the overall charge of the atom is neutral (0). This atom, with 7 protons, 7 neutrons, and 7 electrons, is nitrogen (specifically the isotope nitrogen-14).
In this case, with 7 protons and 7 electrons:
- The total positive charge from protons = +7
- The total negative charge from electrons = -7
Since the number of protons equals the number of electrons, the overall charge of the atom is:
\[ +7 + (-7) = 0 \]
Therefore, the overall charge of the atom is neutral (0). This atom, with 7 protons, 7 neutrons, and 7 electrons, is nitrogen (specifically the isotope nitrogen-14).