Question

A positive charge means:

a. surplus of electrons

b. lack of electrons

c. excess atoms

d. gained protons

Answer 1

I believe it’s (b) since negative charge means having two or more extra electrons

Answer 2

A positive charge means lack of electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Atoms that are present in all bodies, are composed of electrons, protons and neutrons. All three have mass, but only the electron and the proton have charge. The electron has a negative charge, and the proton has a positive charge.

In a neutral atom, the number of protons coincides with the amount of electrons. But it may happen that these amounts are different.

When there are excess electrons, as these have a negative charge, the charge of the element will be negative. Then an anion is formed.

However, when there is a lack of electrons, the element's charge will be positive. Then a cation is formed.

So, a positive charge means lack of electrons.