What Is the Difference Between an Electrically Neutral Atom and an Ion

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between an electrically neutral atom and an ion?

• A) An ion has an unequal number of protons and electrons, while a neutral 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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Definitions:

Appropriate Hypotheses

Hypotheses that are suitably formulated for statistical testing, including a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis in the context of an experiment or study.

Power Consumption

This refers to the amount of electrical energy used by devices over time, typically measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).

Test Statistic

is a calculated value from sample data used to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis in hypothesis testing.

Power Consumption

The amount of energy used by a device or system over a certain period.