If an Atom Had 20 Protons and 18 Electrons,it Would

Question

If an atom had 20 protons and 18 electrons,it would
A) have a negative 2 charge
B) have a plus 2 charge
C) be attracted to a positively charged ion
D) both a and c above

Accepted Answer

An atom with 20 protons and 18 electrons has more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive charge of +2 because each proton contributes a +1 charge and each electron contributes a -1 charge.