Help on calulating the charge of an atom

[nikelberry]

Homework Statement

i have a question that i really need help on!

A stable isotope of chromium is
52
Cr
24

Calculate the Charge of the atom!

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

what i thought is 24x(1.60x10^-19)
but this gives me the charge of the nucleus!

please help!

 

[rl.bhat]

Every atom has equal number of protons and electrons. So the net charge on an atom is...?

 

[nikelberry]

Every atom has equal number of protons and electrons. So the net charge on an atom is...?

does that mean its neutral? and does this apply for ALL atoms?!

 

[rl.bhat]

Yes.

 

[nikelberry]

oh !
thanks for you help!