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No. Electrons possess a negative charge, therefore an atom with an excess of electrons will have an overall negative charge.

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What charge of an atom that loses electrons?

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Charge of an atom?

The charge of an atom is determined by the balance of protons and electrons it contains. Protons carry a positive charge while electrons carry a negative charge. When an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, it is electrically neutral. If an atom gains or loses electrons, it becomes an ion with a net positive or negative charge.


Is the number of protons the positive charge of an atom?

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Does the electon of a atom have a positive charge?

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Is the following sentence true or false An atom that loses electrons has a negative charge?

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What does it mean if an atom is positively charged?

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The overall charge of an atom is negative if the number of electrons is less than the number of protons?

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If an atom has 18 protons 15 neutrons and 22 electrons what is the atoms electrical charge?

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