Question

will give metal to best answer - Atoms contain charged particles called protons and electrons. each proton has a charge of +1, and each electron has a charge of -1. an aluminum ion has 13 protons and 12 electrons. find the net charge.
A. -1
B. +1
C. -25
D. 25

Answer 1

The net electric charge on an ion is equal to the number of protons in the ion minus the number of electrons. - See more at: http://www.chacha.com/question/what-is-the-net-charge-on-an-ion-that-has-9-protons-11-neutrons-and-10-electrons#sthash.N8aquQmS.dpuf

Answer 2

so what is your guess on the question now?

Answer 3

A

Answer 4

close but change the sign to a positive

Answer 5

ok, so B

Answer 6

sorry i think i messed that up. electrons are negative

Answer 7

lol, ok. so it would be A?

Answer 8

no cause if you work it out like 13 - (-12) it would be 25

Answer 9

so sorry for the confusion

Answer 10

ok, lol. thanks :)

Answer 11

Welcome :)