16. An atom consists of charged particles called electrons and protons. Each clectron has a charge of -1 and each
proton has a charge of +1. Assuming the number of electrons and the number of protons are equal, answer the
following
a) What is the charge on an atom?
b) What will be the charge on an atom if it loses an electron?
c) What will be the charge on an atom if it gains an electron?
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a) -1+1 = 0 , it is neutral
b) when loses one electron it gets +1 charge [ positive]
c) when gains one electron it gets -1 charge [ negative]
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