Question

different b/w ion and an atom .​

Answer 1

if an atom loses or gains it's electrons it attains a charge and is called an ion

an ion has charge either positive or negative

but an atom has no charge

Answer 2

the charge containing elements are called ions........and the smallest particle of matter which may or may not exist freely and take part in a chemical reactions. ....are atoms. .

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