Question

What is an ion? Help

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Explanation:

An ion is defined as an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more of its valence electrons, giving it a net positive or negative electrical charge. In other words, there is an imbalance in the number of protons (positively charged particles) and electrons (negatively charged particles) in a chemical species