3 What is the number located in the top right hand corner of the atomic symbol of an ion with 16 protons, 17 neutrons and 14 ele

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siniylev [52] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-04T08:14:21+03:00

The number located in the top right corner of the ion is +2

An ion is an atom or group of atoms which possess an electric charge.

The charge on an ion can be obtained by using the following formula:

<h3>Charge = Proton – Electron </h3>

With the above formula, we can obtain the charge of the ion given in the question above as illustrated below:

Proton = 16

Neutron = 17

Electron = 14

<h3>Charge =? </h3>

Charge = Proton – Electron

Charge = 16 – 14

<h3>Charge = +2</h3>

Therefore, the charge on the ion is +2