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2 November, 08:10

Atoms contain charged particles called protons and electrons. Each proton has a charge of + 1, and each electron has a charge of - 1. A sulfur ion has 16 protons and 18 electrons. Find the net charge.

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-2

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  1. 2 November, 08:38
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    Given:

    Sulfur ion has 16 protons and 18 electrons.

    Protons have a charge of + 1

    electrons have a charge of - 1

    (16 protons * + 1 charge) + (18 electrons * - 1 charge) = + 16 - 18 = - 2

    The net charge is - 2.
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