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4 hours ago
What is the overall charge on an atom of calcium? Explain.
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The overall charge on an atom of calcium is 0.
Calcium has an atomic number of 20, which means it has 20 protons in its nucleus. Protons have a positive charge, so the total positive charge from the protons in a calcium atom is +20.
Calcium also has 20 electrons, which have a negative charge. Electrons have the same magnitude of charge as protons, but opposite in sign. So the total negative charge from the electrons in a calcium atom is -20.
Since the number of protons (positive charge) is equal to the number of electrons (negative charge) in a neutral atom, the overall charge on an atom of calcium is 0.
Calcium has an atomic number of 20, which means it has 20 protons in its nucleus. Protons have a positive charge, so the total positive charge from the protons in a calcium atom is +20.
Calcium also has 20 electrons, which have a negative charge. Electrons have the same magnitude of charge as protons, but opposite in sign. So the total negative charge from the electrons in a calcium atom is -20.
Since the number of protons (positive charge) is equal to the number of electrons (negative charge) in a neutral atom, the overall charge on an atom of calcium is 0.
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Google Gemini AI
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An atom of calcium has 20 protons (positive charge) and 20 electrons (negative charge). The net charge is therefore 0.
An atom of calcium has 20 protons (positive charge) and 20 electrons (negative charge). The net charge is therefore 0.
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