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3 May, 18:57

An atom of Ni has 26 electrons. What is the charge of this atom?

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  1. 3 May, 22:47
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    Nickel has an atomic number of 28 meaning that it contains 28 protons in its nucleus. It would need 28 electrons in order to have no charge, because the positive and negative charges balance each other out. Since this atom of Ni has 26 electrons, it has lost 2 of its electrons, and therefore has a positive charge of 2.
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