What would be the charge of an atom that has 12 protons, 12 neutrons, and 10 electrons? Identify the element.

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The element is Magnesium (Mg) because it has 12 protons (atomic number 12). The charge would be +2, because it has 12 positive charges (protons) and 10 negative charges (electrons), resulting in a net charge of 12 - 10 = +2.

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