Assume the observable Universe is charge neutral, and that it contains n nuclei (hydrogen plus helium nuclei, ignoring other elements).  Take the helium mass fraction as 1/4.  How many electrons are there in the observable Universe?  Enter your answer in scientific notation with one decimal place.

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Assume the observable Universe is charge neutral, and that it contains n nuclei (hydrogen plus helium nuclei, ignoring other elements).  Take the helium mass fraction as 1/4.  How many electrons are there in the observable Universe?  Enter your answer in scientific notation with one decimal place.

 

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