Question

Atoms contain charged particles called protons and electrons. Each proton has a charge of +1, and each electron has a charge of –1. A sulfur ion has 16 protons and 18 electrons. Find the net charge.

A. –34

B. +2

C. 34

D. –2

Answer 1

What do you think?

Answer 2

net is the same as asking for total, meaning to add. Try it.

Answer 3

D