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14. An atom has 10 protons, 8 electrons, and 7 neutrons. What is the charge of the
atom and what type of ion is it?

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JoshEast

Answer:  the atom is a CATION (ion) of +2 charge.

Explanation:

The charge on an atom = # of protons - # of electrons

                                       = 10 - 8

                                       = +2

∴ the atom is a CATION (ion) of +2 charge.