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Posttest: Nature of Science SS 23-24/2: Basic Chemistry

30. An atom of nitrogen has seven protons in its nucleus. How many electrons does it have?

A. 14
B. 7
C. 2
D. 5



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Final answer:

An atom of nitrogen, with seven protons in its nucleus, also contains seven electrons.


Explanation:

Nitrogen, with an atomic number of 7, has seven protons in its nucleus. Since atoms are electrically neutral, they have the same number of protons as electrons. Therefore, an atom of nitrogen also has seven electrons.


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