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5 July, 00:41

1. A carbon atom contains 6 protons and 6 electrons. In order for the carbon atom to become

negatively charged, what must happen?

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  1. 5 July, 00:45
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    It must gain an electron because if the proton number was to change it would no longer be the same element.
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