A calcium ion has 20 protons and 18 electrons. Each proton has a +1 charge and each electron has a -1 charge. What is the charge of the calcium ion?

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Matt Bodily · Answer 1 · 2019-12-17T11:22:04+0000

Answer:

Ca^(2+) or the charge is 2 plus or just 2

Explanation:

Charge on the calcium ion = 20*(+1) + 18*(-1) = 20 - 18 = 2

The charge on the calcium ion is +2