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What is an ion? Select ALL that apply

a charged atom
a neutral atom
an atom that has equal numbers of protons and electrons
an atom that has gained or lost electrons

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An ion is:

  • a charged atom
  • an atom that has gained or lost electrons

So, the correct selections are:

  • a charged atom
  • an atom that has gained or lost electrons

An ion can be positively charged (cation) or negatively charged (anion) depending on whether it has lost or gained electrons, respectively.