Select the correct answer. An ion has a net charge of 3+. If this ion has 8 protons, how many electrons does it have?
A. 3
B.
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Explanation:

An ion has a net charge of 3+

ion has 8 protons

How many electrons does it have

A neutral atom has equal number of electrons and protons.

If a neutral atom loses electron it acquires a positive charge.

So to acquire 3+ charge the atom must have lost three electrons.

So the number of protons exceeds the number of electrons by 3.

the answer is d.) potassium