Question

An atomic ion has 4 protons and 2 electrons what is the charge of the ion

Answer 1

Charge of the ion is +2 because it has 2 more protons. Hope this helps you.

Answer 2

It will have "+2" charge.

Step-by-step explanation:

The charge on a neutral atom is zero as it has same number of electrons and protons.

an atom develops a charge if it loses or gain electrons.

If it loses electrons (thus will have less number of electrons than protons) than positive charge is developed

If it gains electrons , a negative charge is developed.

Is the given ion, there are four protons and two electrons, so it must have lost two electrons thus it will have a dipositive charge.