Answer to Question #296455 in Physics for Leon Kennedy

Question

Compute the charge of the following ions. Show your solution.

1. Anion with a charge of -3

2. Cation with a charge of +2

3. Anion with a charge of +5

Answer 1

The net charge of the following ions:

1. Anion with a charge of -3

$$Q=-3e=-3*1.6*10^{-19}\: \rm C=-4.8*10^{-19}\: \rm C$$

2. Cation with a charge of +2

$$Q=2e=2*1.6*10^{-19}\: \rm C=3.2*10^{-19}\: \rm C$$

3. Anion with a charge of +5

$$Q=5e=5*1.6*10^{-19}\: \rm C=8.0*10^{-19}\: \rm C$$