If an ion has 26 protons and 24
electrons, what is the charge on the
ion?

+2

Explanation:

Proton number = Electron number = Atomic number

(Provided the element is in unreacted state)

But, proton number = 26

And electron number = 24

This means the element has lost two (2) electrons thereby making it a positively charged ion.

So, the ion is +2

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