Which combination of protons, neutrons, and electrons describes an ion with a positive charge? (1 point)

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8 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons

9 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons

7 protons, 7 neutrons, 8 electrons

10 protons, 9 neutrons, 10 electrons

Answer 1

An ion with a positive charge has fewer electrons than protons. Let's evaluate the given options:

1. 8 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons: Protons (8) - Electrons (8) = 0 (neutral).
2. 9 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons: Protons (9) - Electrons (8) = +1 (ion with a +1 charge).
3. 7 protons, 7 neutrons, 8 electrons: Protons (7) - Electrons (8) = -1 (ion with a -1 charge).
4. 10 protons, 9 neutrons, 10 electrons: Protons (10) - Electrons (10) = 0 (neutral).

The combination that describes an ion with a positive charge is:

9 protons, 9 neutrons, 8 electrons.