Positive & Negative charge of Tungsten

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To determine the positive and negative charge in a 50g Tungsten ring, first calculate the number of atoms using the standard atomic weight of Tungsten, which is 183.84. Each Tungsten atom has 74 protons, contributing a positive charge of +1.6 x 10^-19 C per proton. Additionally, each atom has 74 electrons, each with a negative charge of -1.6 x 10^-19 C. The total charge can be found by multiplying the number of atoms by the charge of protons and electrons, respectively. The discussion emphasizes the need to consider all electrons and protons, not just those in the outer orbital.
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Homework Statement


How much positive and negative charge are in a 50g Tungsten ring?

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Standard atomic weight 183.84


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soccerballboy said:
How much positive and negative charge are in a 50g Tungsten ring?

ok, so how many atoms are there in the ring?

and how much charge in each atom? :smile:​
 
There are 3 electrons in the outer orbital? and there is -1.6 x 10^-19 C Negative charge in each electron? So do I just multiply those two together?

Does that sound correct?
 
isn't it asking for the charge of all the electrons (ie not just the outer ones)?

(and, separately, all the protons)
 

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