Question

If an atom has 25 protons how many electrons will it have orbiting its nucleus?

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Electrons don't orbit the nucleus

Answer 1

If the atom is nuetral it will have 25 electrons as there is the same number of electrons and protons if the atom is nuetral. Yes electrons do orbit the nucleas. Electrons orbit in orbitals which have corresponding energy levels.

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