Question

question 8 (1 point) what is the charge on a particle that has 17 protons, 18 neutrons and 17 electrons? a) 1- b) 1+ c) 2- d) 2+ e) none of the above

Explanation:

Step1: Recall charge of proton and electron

Proton has a charge of \(+1\), electron has a charge of \(-1\), neutron has \(0\) charge.

Step2: Calculate total positive charge

Number of protons \(= 17\), so total positive charge \(= 17\times(+1)= +17\).

Step3: Calculate total negative charge

Number of electrons \(= 17\), so total negative charge \(= 17\times(-1)= -17\).

Step4: Find net charge

Net charge \(=\) total positive charge \(+\) total negative charge \(= +17 + (-17)= 0\). But since none of the options a - d is \(0\), we check option e.

Answer:

e) None of the above