An ion from a given element has 22 protons and 18 electrons. what is the charge on the ion?

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Beaux

Chemistry

17 October, 08:51

An ion from a given element has 22 protons and 18 electrons. what is the charge on the ion?

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Cristofer · Answer 1

It has a positive charge. 22-18 = + 4. you just have to subtract the electrons from the protons. if you get a positive number your charge is positive if you get a negative number the charge is negative.