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  • Helium Atom Charge: Understanding Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
    A helium atom with 2 protons, 2 neutrons, and 2 electrons has an overall charge of zero. Here's why:

    * Protons: Protons have a positive (+) charge.

    * Electrons: Electrons have a negative (-) charge.

    * Neutrons: Neutrons have no charge (they are neutral).

    In a neutral atom, the number of protons (positive charges) is equal to the number of electrons (negative charges). Since helium has 2 protons and 2 electrons, the positive and negative charges cancel each other out, resulting in a net charge of zero.

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