An Atom That Contains 20 Protons, 21 Neutrons, and 20

question 21

Multiple Choice

An atom that contains 20 protons, 21 neutrons, and 20 electrons has

• A) a positive charge.
• B) a negative charge.
• C) no charge (electrically neutral).
• D) not enough information is given to determine its charge.

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