An isolated atom has a net charge of ___
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Since the charges of protons and electrons are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign, the net charge of an isolated atom is the sum of the charges of its protons and electrons. The charge of a proton is +1.6 x 10^{-19} C, and the charge of an electron is -1.6 x Show more…
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