what is an ION ? explain .
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An ion is a charged atom or molecule. ... When an atom is attracted to another atom because it has an unequal number of electrons and protons, the atom is called an ION. If the atom has more electrons than protons, it is a negative io
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Ions are charged atoms, meaning a neutral atom has lost or gained electrons giving the atom an electric charge. Gaining electrons makes the atom negatively charged, and losing electrons makes the atom positively charged. ... For example, lithium loses 1 electron to become Li+1. The +1 indicates the ion has a +1 charge.
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