CHEMISTRY · Single correct · AP · Chemistry · Atomic Structure and Properties · Atomic Structure and Properties
Problem
Three ions are listed below.
• Ion P: atomic number 16 and 18 electrons
• Ion Q: atomic number 20 and 18 electrons
• Ion R: atomic number 13 and 10 electrons
Which ordering ranks the ions from most negative net charge to most positive net charge?
(a) R, Q, P
(b) Q, P, R
(c) P, Q, R
(d) R, P, Q