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If an atom has 17 protons, 14 neutrons, and 20 electrons, what is the atom's electrical charge?
A.
-2
B.
-3
C.
+2
D.
+4

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B. -3

Explanation: Charge = protons − electrons = 17 − 20 = −3. (Neutrons are neutral and don't affect the charge.)