QuestionWhat particle change affects an atom's net charge? A) neutrons B) protons C) electrons D) protons and electrons
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The net charge of an atom is determined by the number of protons (positively charged) and electrons (negatively charged) it contains.
. Neutrons do not carry a charge and therefore do not affect the net charge of an atom.
3. Adding or removing protons would change the element itself, not just its charge.
STEP 2
Based on these assumptions, we can conclude that the net charge on an atom of a given element changes when electrons are added or removed.So, the answer is C) electrons.
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