Question

Charge of the species with 17 protons, 18 neutrons and 18 electrons is:

• A. $+1$
• B. $-1$
• C. $-2$
• D. $None$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$-1$

17 protons and 18 electrons.

Hence, the charge on species will be -1.

There is a gain of 1 electron.

Therefore, option B is correct.