Question

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The table shows the number of charged particles in an ion.

A negatively charged substance is brought near the ion. What will most likely happen and why?

A: The ion will repel the substance because the ion has more electrons than protons.
B: The ion will repel the substance because the ion has more protons than electrons.
C: The ion will attract the substance because the ion has more electrons than protons.
D: The ion will attract the substance because the ion has more protons than electrons.

Answer 1

The ion will repel the substance because it has more electrons than protons.

Step-by-step explanation:

there are more electrons (negative) than protons (postitive)