What is the overall charge on an atom of argon? Explain.
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The overall charge on an atom of argon is neutral. This is because argon has 18 protons in its nucleus, which are positively charged, and 18 electrons surrounding the nucleus, which are negatively charged. The positive charge of the protons is balanced by the negative charge of the electrons, resulting in a neutral overall charge for the atom.
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The overall charge on an atom of argon is zero.
An atom is composed of a nucleus and electrons. The nucleus is located at the center of the atom and contains protons and neutrons. Protons have a positive charge, while neutrons have no charge. The electrons orbit the nucleus in shells. Each electron has a negative charge.
The number of protons in an atom's nucleus determines its atomic number. Argon has an atomic number of 18, which means it has 18 protons in its nucleus. The number of electrons in an atom is equal to the number of protons, so an atom of argon has 18 electrons.
The positive charges of the protons in the nucleus are balanced by the negative charges of the electrons orbiting the nucleus. This results in an overall charge of zero for the atom.