The charge of the atom containing 17 protons, 18 neutrons and 18 electrons is:

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-1

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-2

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zero

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Solution

The correct option is B -1
In an atom total number of electrons and protons are equal. In this species there are 18 electrons and 17 protons , one electron is extra and hence charge on species is -1

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