Where can I find the proof for charge conservation?

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Charge conservation can be demonstrated through the principle that when a charged sphere contacts an uncharged sphere, the charge redistributes evenly between them. For conductive spheres, this results in both spheres reaching the same electrical potential. If the spheres are of equal size, they will end up with equal charges. This phenomenon illustrates the fundamental concept of charge conservation in electrostatics. Understanding this principle is essential for grasping the behavior of electric charges in conductive materials.
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Hi, does anyone know where I can find the proof for charge conservation, or another way to prove this.

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Prove that whenever I charge a sphere and touch another uncharged sphere, the charges are distributed between them evenly.
 
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If the spheres are conductors then the charge will be distributed over the pair of spheres in such a way that they end up at the same electrical potential. The charges will be equal if the spheres are the same size.
 
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