Question

problem 1: an ion has 5 protons, 5 neutrons, and 4 electrons. identify this ion in the space to the right. ion name & charge:

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the element by proton number

The number of protons determines the element. With 5 protons, the element is boron (B).

Step2: Calculate the charge

Charge = number of protons - number of electrons. So, charge = 5 - 4 = +1.

Answer:

Boron ion ($B^{+}$), charge +1