What charge does an ion have if it has more protons than electrons?
A. A net positive charge
B. Neutral, since protons are inside the nucleus
C. A net negative charge
D. No charge
Answer (2)
An ion with more protons than electrons has a net positive charge. This occurs because protons carry a positive charge, and when there are more protons than electrons, the positive charge prevails. Thus, the correct answer to the question is Option A. ;
An ion that has more protons than electrons has a net positive charge. This happens because the positive protons outnumber the negative electrons. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A.
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