Question

25 points

An atom is composed of protons (+1 charge), neutrons (0 charge), and
electrons (-1 charge). An atom has a neutral charge (total charge
o).Another ion has a charge of -4. How can this ion become neutral?
4 protons and 4 electrons
4 neutrons
4 protons
electrons4
Clear selection

Answer 1

4 protons

Explanation:

because protons are positive and the ion has a negative charge

Answer 2

I’m assuming this is multiple choice? So it’s be 4 protons