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svetlana [45]
3 years ago
9

If an atom has 15 protons, 12 neutrons, and 17 electrons, what is the atom's electrical charge? A. -5 B. -2 C. +3 D. +5

Physics
1 answer:
Nimfa-mama [501]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

B. -2

Explanation:

The total charge on an atom is the sum of all individual charges present in it. Therefore, the total charge on this atom is given by the following formula:

q = (n_p)(q_p)+(n_e)(q_e)+(n_n)(q_n)

where,

q = total charge on atom = ?

n_p = no. of protons in the atom = 15

n_e = no. of electrons in the atom = 17

n_n = no. of neutrons in the atom = 12

q_p = charge on proton = +1

q_e = charge on electron = -1

q_n = charge on neutron = 0

Therefore,

q = (15)(1)+(17)(-1)+(12)(0)\\q=-2

Hence the correct option is:

<u>B. -2</u>

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