If an atom has 8 protons, how many electrons will it have in its normal state?

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Maia Nelson

8 April, 00:38

If an atom has 8 protons, how many electrons will it have in its normal state?

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If an atom has 8 protons, then it must have in its normal state a total of 8 electrons, to maintain a neutral charge. Because in a normal state, an atom is not charged. Example - The oxygen atom has 8 atomic number and it has 8 electrons and 8 protons.