Question

if an ion has 26 protons and 24 electrons, what is the charge on the ion? charge =

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the charge of protons and electrons

Protons have a charge of \(+1\) each, electrons have a charge of \(-1\) each.

Step2: Calculate the total charge

The total charge from protons is \(26\times(+1) = + 26\). The total charge from electrons is \(24\times(-1)=-24\).
The net charge of the ion is \(+26+(-24)\).

$$+26-24 = +2$$

Answer:

\(+2\)