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Multiple Choice
How many protons are present in an ion that has 86 electrons and a β1 charge?
A
88
B
87
C
85
D
86
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Recall that the number of protons in an atom or ion is equal to its atomic number, which defines the element.
Understand that the charge of an ion is determined by the difference between the number of protons and electrons: $\text{Charge} = \text{Protons} - \text{Electrons}$.
Given the ion has 86 electrons and a charge of -1, set up the equation: $-1 = \text{Protons} - 86$.
Rearrange the equation to solve for the number of protons: $\text{Protons} = -1 + 86$.
Calculate the value from the equation to find the number of protons in the ion.