Question

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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–2

Answer 1

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.