2006-08-23 05:36:19 · 3 answers · asked by caramelchick1980 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The nucleus' charge comes from the protons, and the number of protons tell you what atom it is. So the charge of the nucleus in O-17 is the same as that of the common O-16 -- +8.
2006-08-23 05:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by BugsBiteBack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The atomic number of oxygen is always 8.There are three isotopes of Oxygen having mass numbers of 16,17 & 18.The no. of protons=electrons in an Oxygen atom=8.The charge carried by protons is considered as the unit of positive charge .Nucleus comprises of neutrons(neutral charged)& protons(+ve charged).Therefore the charge in the nucleus of an oxygen atom is 8*1.602*10^-19 Coloumb in SI system.
2006-08-23 13:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by rumki p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What particles in a nucleus are charged? Protons, each have a +1 charge. Since all atoms of oxygen, regardless of isotope have 8 protons in the nucleus, I think you can figure the charge correctly.
2006-08-23 12:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋