2006-09-26 16:03:56 · 4 answers · asked by Ride25 1 in Environment
Zero. In the normal isolated state, an atom will have as many electrons as protons, for no net charge.
2006-09-26 16:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom are in a balance that - while having some magnetic properties - is essentially zero electrically. Ions occur when an electron is stripped of the atom. The loose electron is negatively charged and the remaining atom is a positively charged ion. Plasma - which is a mixture of both particles - is the most abundant substance in the universe.
;-D You need a really small net to catch an atom!
2006-09-26 16:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by China Jon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the atom is neutral and the positive and the negative charges are balanced within the atom and the net charge is 0
2006-09-26 18:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by rajarammohanroy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zero
2006-09-26 16:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋