What charge would an ion have if it had more electrons than protons?

A. It would be neutral, since electrons would be outside the nucleus.

B. It would have a net negative charge.

C. It would have no charge.

D. It would have a net positive charge.

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Jamiya Madden

Chemistry

25 December, 16:29

What charge would an ion have if it had more electrons than protons?

A. It would be neutral, since electrons would be outside the nucleus.

B. It would have a net negative charge.

C. It would have no charge.

D. It would have a net positive charge.

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Maverick Raymond · Answer 1

Answer:option d is the ans

Explanation:When an atom is attracted to another atom because it has an unequal number of electrons and protons, the atom is called an ION. If the atom has more electrons than protons, it is a negative ion, or ANION. If it has more protons than electrons, it is a positive ion.

What charge would an ion have if it had more electrons than protons?A. It would be neutral, since electrons would be outside the nucleus.B. It would have a net negative charge.C. It would have no charge.D. It would have a net positive charge.

What charge would an ion have if it had more electrons than protons?

A. It would be neutral, since electrons would be outside the nucleus.

B. It would have a net negative charge.

C. It would have no charge.

D. It would have a net positive charge.