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The charge on an atom containing 17 protons, 18 neutrons, and 18 electrons is: — Atomic Structure Chemistry Question

Question

The charge on an atom containing 17 protons, 18 neutrons, and 18 electrons is:

Answer: C

💡 Solution & Explanation

Number of electrons ($18$) is one more than the number of protons ($17$). Hence, the net charge is $-1$.

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