What Is the Term for a Single Atom That Has

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a single atom that has a negative or a positive charge as the result of gaining or losing valence electrons?

• A)anion
• B)cation
• C)monoatomic ion
• D)polyatomic ion
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Glial Cells

Glial cells, also known as glia, are non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons, playing crucial roles in brain function.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons that are the basis for transmitting signals throughout the nervous system.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell or muscle cell, enabling the transmission of signals.

Ions

Electrically charged atoms or molecules formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons.