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OpenStudy (anonymous):

An ion from a given element has 12 protons and 10 electrons. What is the charge on the ion? What is the name of the element? What is the symbol for the ion?

OpenStudy (wolfe8):

Welcome to OpenStudy. So protons carry +1 each and electrons carry -1 each. To look for the element, use the proton number and refer a periodic table. http://www.ptable.com/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, proton number is "atomic number" ionic charge will be difference between # electrons and # protons.

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