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Compare an electrically neutral atom of oxygen and an isotope of oxygen.

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An atom containing an equal number of protons and electrons is electrically neutral, otherwise it has a positive charge if there are fewer electrons (electron deficiency) or negative charge if there are more electrons (electron excess).

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