A particle X has 17 protons, 18 neutrons and 18 electrons. This particle is most likely to be :(a) a cation (b) an anion(c) a molecule (d) a compound
Correct Answer: (b) an anion
Explanation: X is an anion because the number of electrons is more than the number of protons.
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