Step-by-step explanation:
We have to find the net charge of a polyatomic ion that contains 49 protons and 50 electrons.
n° of protons = 49 n° of electrons = 50
The charge of each electron is -1 and the charge of each proton is +1.
charge of electron = -1 charge of proton = +1
Finally the net charge will be:
Net charge = n° of electrons * charge of electron + n° of protons * charge of proton
Net charge = 50 * (-1) + 49 * (+1)
Net charge = -1
Answer: C) -1