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Why does an atom have no overall charge?

In an atom, protons have a +1 charge. Electrons that orbit the nucleus have a -1 charge, the number of electrons equals the number of protons so the charges cancel.
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Answered by Martin R. • Chemistry tutor
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"To what extent are the boundaries between good and evil blurred in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'?"

If the view that ‘the boundaries between good and evil are blurred’ were applied to Macbeth, we would expect to see characters that are portrayed as good doing evil things, for example Macbeth, Banquo and Ma...
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What are the key tips you would give me before my science based Oxbridge interview?

Always make sure you have read around your subject and are up to date with any recent media reports of scientific research linking to your area of study. However, the most important thing is to have practise...
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How do I simply differentiate and what does a differential mean?

To differentiate a simple expression such as x^3 + 2x you simply multiply the power of the x by the multiple in front of the x value and then take away one from the power. For example the expression would be...
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Answered by Laura W. • Maths tutor
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What are Consumer Surplus and Producer Surplus?

Consumer Surplus is the difference between the price that consumers are willing to pay, and the price that they actually pay. Similarly, Producer Surplus is the difference between the price for which produce...
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Answered by James T. • Economics tutor
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