The Difference Between an Electrically Neutral Atom and an Ion

question 40

Multiple Choice

The difference between an electrically neutral atom and an ion is that:

• A) an ion has an unequal number of protons and electrons, while an atom has an equal number.
• B) an ion has an equal number of protons and electrons, while an atom has an unequal number.
• C) an atom has an unequal number of neutrons and protons, while an ion has an equal number.
• D) an atom has its electrons in orbitals, while an ion has its electrons in its nucleus.
• E) an atom must have an equal number of neutrons and electrons, while an ion does not.

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