Question

determine the charge of each of the following ions.
part a
tungsten ion with 68 electrons
express your answer as a signed integer. for example, 2+ or 1−.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the atomic number of tungsten

The atomic number of tungsten (W) is \(74\). This means a neutral tungsten atom has \(74\) protons and \(74\) electrons.

Step2: Calculate the charge of the ion

The charge of an ion is given by the formula \(Charge=Number\ of\ protons - Number\ of\ electrons\).
We know the number of protons (\(Z = 74\)) and the number of electrons (\(e=68\)).
Substitute the values into the formula: \(Charge = 74-68\).

Answer:

\(6+\)