Question

When starting with a neutral atom and making an ion of the same element, what particles do you need to add or remove?

a.
protons
b.
neutrons
c.
electrons
d.
croutons

Answer 1

B is the correct answer

Answer 2

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Neutral atoms can be turned into positively charged ions by removing one or more electrons. A neutral sodium atom, for example, contains 11 protons and 11 electrons. By removing an electron from this atom we get a positively charged Na+ ion that has a net charge of +1.