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Which combination of protons, neutrons, and electrons describes an ion with a positive charge? (1 point Responses 7 protons, 7 neutrons, 8 electrons 7 protons, 7 neutrons, 8 electrons 8 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons 8 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons 10 protons, 9 neutrons, 10 electrons 10 protons, 9 neutrons, 10 electrons 9 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons

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An ion with a positive charge has more protons than electrons. In the options provided:

  1. 7 protons, 7 neutrons, 8 electrons - Neutral (1 more electron than protons)
  2. 8 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons - Neutral (equal number of protons and electrons)
  3. 10 protons, 9 neutrons, 10 electrons - Neutral (equal number of protons and electrons)
  4. 9 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons - Positive ion (1 more proton than electrons)

The correct response for a positive ion is 9 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons as it has more protons than electrons.