MEDAL & FAN ANYBODY ?
An atom has a charge of -3. This indicates that the ion has _____________________.
a. 3 extra protons
b. 3 extra neutrons
c. 3 extra electrons
d. 3 less electrons
*not d*

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MEDAL & FAN ANYBODY ?
An atom has a charge of -3. This indicates that the ion has _____________________.
a. 3 extra protons
b. 3 extra neutrons
c. 3 extra electrons
d. 3 less electrons 
*not d*

anonymous · Answer

@JFraser

jfraser · Answer

you're right, it can't be D.

can you eliminate any others? 

What would adding protons do to the element?

What would adding neutrons do to the element?

What would adding electrons do to the element?

answering each one of these will let you determine what the right answer is.