How many electrons are transferred?

[Karenbby]

Homework Statement

A strong lightning bolt transfers about 24 C
to Earth.
How many electrons are transferred? The
charge on an electron is −1.60218 × 10−19 C.

Homework Equations

Q=ne

The Attempt at a Solution

i wasnt sure which charge to use. i pluged in the #s given plus the elementary charge using -, since its an electron. then i tried adding it and a couple of other things... i got confused! thx!

 

[Sirsh]

Ne = q/e

 

[Cudi1]

with these types of questions, they usually ask whether the particle has a defecit/ excess of electrons, usually if the charge is positive that means that it has a defecit of electrons, likewise if the charge is negative, there are an excess amount of electrons