Answer to Question #134588 in Biochemistry for jesse

Question

An atom with 4 protons and 6 electrons would have a charge of __________.

Answer 1

Solution:

The charge of every proton is (+1), every electron - (-1). Therefore, the net charge of the atom is:

$Charge=4\times{(+1)}+6\times(-1)=-2$

Answer: -2.