Question

write the chemical symbols for three different atomic anions that all have 6 protons.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the element with 6 protons

The number of protons is the atomic number. An element with 6 protons is carbon (C).

Step2: Identify anions of carbon

Anions are negatively charged ions, meaning they have more electrons than protons. For carbon, possible anions can be formed by gaining electrons.

• The carbide ion: $C^{4-}$ (gains 4 electrons)
• Another anion could be $C^{3-}$ (gains 3 electrons)
• And $C^{2-}$ (gains 2 electrons)

Answer:

$C^{4-}$, $C^{3-}$, $C^{2-}$