An ion has 79 protons, 76 electrons, 116 neutrons. What is the correct formula of the ion?

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Sep 10, 2016

#"Au"^{3+}#

Explanation:

First, get the element from the proton number. 79 protons corresponds to gold, Au.

A gold atom has originally 79 electrons. (Must be the same number as proton to be electrically neutral) Since now it only has 76 electrons, it has lost 3 electrons. It means now it has a state of +3.

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