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What is the charge of an ion that contains 21 protons and 19 electrons
Sc2+
this is the answer bc 21 protons times 2 = 42-19 electrons = 23. 23-21= 2 electrons that are lost
atomic number equal to no of protons
atomic number = no of protons
atomic number = 21
no of electrons = 19
Charge on atom = no of protons - no of electrons
= 21-19 = 2
Sc -2e^- -----------------> Sc^+2
21e^- 19e^-
21p 21p