Question

if an atom has a negative four charge what will it have? a) 4 more protons than electrons b) an equal amount of protons and electrons c) 4 more electrons than protons d) 2 more neutrons than protons

Answer 1

protons have a charge of +1
electrons are negative -1

Answer 2

neutrons are neutral -ie they arn't charged

Answer 3

my test gave me those options you dont know which one is the answer??

Answer 4

yes i do.

Answer 5

so the atom has a charge of -4,
this is due to an imbalance of positive and negative charge,
-4 means there is more negative charge

Answer 6

which answer(s) do you think could be right?

Answer 7

c