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A proton and an electron possess equal amount of charge (about 1.6e-19 C), except that a proton carries a positive charge and an electron, negative. Hence, the net charge is nil -- the atom is electrically neutral.

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Atoms have no electric charge because they?

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Protons and electrons have this?

Protons and electrons have mass and charge.


Atom that has equal number of protons and electrons?

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WHAT Are the two types of electric charges found on electrons and protons?

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How much electric charge does an object have?

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The electric change of protons in the nucleus is the?

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Where is an electric charge found?

An electric charge is found on particles such as electrons and protons. Electrons carry a negative charge, while protons carry a positive charge. Electric charges are also found in objects that have gained or lost electrons through processes like friction or induction.


How do the number of protons compare to the number of electrons in an atom with a neutral charge?

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What is is an atom with an electric charge?

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What is the difference between a proton an an electron?

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