To Form an Ion, an Atom Must Either Donate or Receive

question 16

Multiple Choice

To form an ion, an atom must either donate or receive a(n) ________ .

• A)electron
• B)proton
• C)neutron
• D)electrons and neutron

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Definitions:

Hypertonic

A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, leading to osmosis.

Glucose Solution

A liquid preparation containing glucose, commonly used in medical settings for energy supply and fluid replacement.

Hydrostatic Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity, affecting every part of the fluid’s volume.

Passive Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes without the need for energy input, utilizing concentration gradients.