Question

problem 3: ions are atoms that have a charge, positive or negative. this is due to an imbalance of protons vs. electrons. using the simulation, create an ion with a positive charge. in the space to the right, identify the following
1 # of protons
2 # of electrons
3 charge of ion

Explanation:

Step1: Recall ion - charge principle

A positive ion has more protons than electrons. Let's assume a simple case of a hydrogen - like ion.

Step2: Determine number of protons

For a simple positive ion, we can consider a hydrogen ion ($H^+$). The number of protons in a hydrogen ion is 1.

Step3: Determine number of electrons

Since it is a positive ion, the number of electrons is 0.

Step4: Calculate charge of ion

The charge of a proton is $+ 1e$ and the charge of an electron is $-1e$. The charge of the ion $Q=(+1e)\times1+(- 1e)\times0 = + 1e$.

Answer:

1. 1
2. 0
3. + 1e