Help on calulating the charge of an atom

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The charge of a stable atom, such as the chromium isotope 52Cr, is determined by the balance of protons and electrons. Since every atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, the net charge of a neutral atom is zero. This principle applies universally to all neutral atoms. The initial confusion about calculating the charge stemmed from focusing on the charge of the nucleus rather than the overall atom. Therefore, the conclusion is that the atom is neutral.
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Homework Statement


i have a question that i really need help on!

A stable isotope of chromium is
52
Cr
24

Calculate the Charge of the atom!

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


what i thought is 24x(1.60x10-19)
but this gives me the charge of the nucleus!

please help!
 
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Every atom has equal number of protons and electrons. So the net charge on an atom is...?
 
rl.bhat said:
Every atom has equal number of protons and electrons. So the net charge on an atom is...?

does that mean its neutral? and does this apply for ALL atoms?!
 
Yes.
 
oh :rolleyes:!
thanks for you help!
 
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