The Number of Electrons in an Ion with 20 Protons

question 2

Multiple Choice

The number of electrons in an ion with 20 protons and an ionic charge of 2⁺ is

• A) 24.
• B) 22.
• C) 20.
• D) 18.
• E) 16.

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