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If number of electrons in an atom is 8 and number of protons is also 8, then
(i) What is the atomic number of the atom?
(ii) What is the charge on the atom?
(i) Atomic number = Number of protons = 8
(ii) Number of protons = 8
Positive charge = 8
Number of electrons = 8
Negative charge = 8
Net charge = 8 + (–8)
= 0