Question

ions, and isotopes review quiz
which of the following statements are true regarding this ion?
this ion has a -1 charge
this is an anion
this is a cation
there are 4 protons

Explanation:

Anions are negatively - charged ions. In the diagram, there are 5 protons (positively - charged) and 6 electrons (negatively - charged). The ion has a net charge of - 1 (6 electrons - 5 protons=-1) and is thus an anion. Cations are positively - charged ions, and this is not a cation. Also, there are 5 protons, not 4.

Answer:

This ion has a - 1 charge, This is an anion