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what is the define an ion

OpenStudy (anonymous):

An ion is an atom or molecule in which the total number of electrons is not equal to the total number of protons, giving it a net positive or negative electrical charge

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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welcome

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an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons, as a cation (positive ion), which is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis, or as an anion (negative ion), which is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode

OpenStudy (anonymous):

An atom which is electrically charged

OpenStudy (anonymous):

atom or molecule with net electric charge due to loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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