Question

The charge on the atom containing 17 protons,18 neutrons and 18 electrons is?

Answer 1

Answer:

Charge on a atom= protons-electrons

Given,

protons= 17

electrons=18

=17-18

= -1

so charge = -1

that is the atom is a anion

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Negative Charge

Explanation:

-1 charge will be incorrect