Question

write difference between ions and atoms

Answer 1

Difference between Atoms and Ions are1. An Atom is the smallest and an indivisible unit of matter. Ions are Atoms with an electrical charge.
2. In an Atom the number of electrons and protons will be equal while in an ion they would be unequal.
3. An Atom can take part in a chemical reaction while an ion cannot.
4. An ion can exist independently while an Atom cannot.
5. Atoms are generally unstable while Ions are stable.
6. Atoms combine to form a molecule while Ions form an electrovalent bond.

Answer 2

Hello Maria,

Ions are the atoms which lost and gained electrons to be stable.
They are charged particles.

Atoms are the substances which have equal electrons and protons and have neutral charge.