An Atom with 5 Protons,5 Neutrons,and 6 Electrons Would Have

Question

An atom with 5 protons,5 neutrons,and 6 electrons would have a net charge of
A)-1.
B)-2.
C)+1.
D)+2.

Accepted Answer

The net charge of an atom is determined by the difference between the number of protons and electrons. Since this atom has 5 protons and 6 electrons, it has one more electron than protons, giving it a net charge of -1.