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DirectionsAnswer each question in the spaceQuestion1. Why does a neutral atom haveno overall charge?2. What determines the charge ofan ion?3. What can you infer about an ionthat has a positive charge?4. What symbol indicates an ionthat has a positive charge?5. What can you infer about an ionthat has a negative charge?6. What symbol indicates an ionthat has a negative charge?Answer

DirectionsAnswer each question in the spaceQuestion1. Why does a neutral atom haveno overall charge?2. What determines the charge ofan ion?3. What can you infer class=

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  1. An atom has an equel number of protons and electrons. Since protons are positive and electrons are negative, they are balanced out and there is no charge.

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