What Is the Charge on an Ion with 7 Protons

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the charge on an ion with 7 protons, 7 neutrons, and 10 electrons?

• A) 0
• B) +3
• C) -3
• D) -7

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Burden of Proof

The obligation in a legal setting to prove one's assertion or the principle that the party asserting a claim bears the responsibility of proving its truth.

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A statement that can be verified through experimentation or observation, often forming the basis of a scientific hypothesis.

Independent Variables

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