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20 July, 23:54

What is the charge on an ion that contains 16 protons and 18 electrons?

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  1. 21 July, 01:02
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    16-18 = - 2 so it has a negative charge. Just subtract the electrons from the protons if you get a positive number it will have a positive charge and vice versa.
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