Question

A particle X has 17 protons, 18 neutrons and 18 electrons.
This particle is most likely to be:
(a) a cation (b) an anion (c) both a & b (d) none of the above​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given, the number of proton, neutron, and electrons are

P=17,n=18,e=18

As in a normal element e = p but in ions it is not

As 1e more than p, so the charge = −1.

Answer 2

Answer:

the particle is an anion as it has more electron and it is electronegative