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Ion
- a charged particle. Has different numbers of
protons
and electrons.
POSITIVE ion
Has more
protons
(+) than
electrons
(-).
If an atom
loses
electrons, will have more protons and will have a
positive
charge overall.
NEGATIVE
ion
Has more
electrons
(-) than
protons
(+).
If an atom gains an electron, will have fewer protons and will have a
negative
charge overall.