Question

How many electrons would be found in the Ion who’s symbol is I-

Answer 1

54

Step-by-step explanation:

Given symbol of the element:

I⁻

Number of electrons found in an ion with the symbol:

This is a iodine ion:

For an atom of iodine:

Electrons = 53

Protons = 53

Neutrons = 74

An ion of iodine is one that has lost or gained electrons.

For this one, we have a negatively charged ion which implies that the number of electrons is 1 more than that of the protons.

So, number of electrons = 53 + 1 = 54

The number of electrons in this ion is 54