Question

Differentiate between an atom and an ion.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Atoms vs. Ions. Atoms are neutral; they contain the same number of protons as electrons. By definition, an ion is an electrically charged particle produced by either removing electrons from a neutral atom to give a positive ion or adding electrons to a neutral atom to give a negative ion.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Difference between Atom and Ion

ATOM :-The Smallest unit of element

ION :-Single particle or collection of particles