Question

(02.01 mc)
the table shows the number of charged particles in an ion.

a negatively charged substance is brought near the ion. what will most likely happen?

a the negatively charged ion will repel the substance.
b the negatively charged ion will attract the substance.
c the positively charged ion will repel the substance.
d the positively charged ion will attract the substance.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the net charge of the ion

The net charge of the ion is calculated by subtracting the number of negative charges from the number of positive charges. So, \(3 - 2=1\). The ion has a net positive charge.

Step2: Apply the rule of electric charges

Opposite charges attract each other. Since the ion is positively charged and the substance is negatively charged, the positively charged ion will attract the negatively - charged substance.

Answer:

d. The positively charged ion will attract the substance.