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

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

zale101 · Answer

net charge = number of protons - number of electrons

anonymous · Answer

I don't under stand @Zale101

zale101 · Answer

sulfur ion has 16 protons and 18 electron, correct?

zale101 · Answer

Subtract electrons from protons and tell me what do you get.