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

anonymous · Answer

There are 16 protons and 18 electrons in your sulfur ion. Net charge is equal to 16*(+1) + 18*(-1) = net charge of your sulfur ion.