Atomic ions (electron count): How many electrons are present in the hydrogen ion H⁺? Recall that H⁺ is a proton formed by removing electrons from neutral hydrogen. Choose the correct option.
IIT JEE
Chemistry
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AZero
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BOne
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CTwo
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DThree
Answer
Correct Answer: Zero
Explanation
Concept/ApproachNeutral H has 1 electron. The cation H⁺ has lost that electron; therefore it has zero electrons.