An Atom in a Normal State Has an Electrical Charge

question 8

Multiple Choice

An atom in a normal state has an electrical charge of _______.

• A) one
• B) zero
• C) positive
• D) negative

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Definitions:

Water Pollution

The contamination of water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, by harmful substances, degrading water quality and harming aquatic ecosystems.

Ocean Dumping

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Sewage Sludge

A semi-solid byproduct from the treatment processes of municipal wastewater, containing both nutrients and contaminants and is often repurposed as fertilizer.

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