Ions Flashcards by Melanie Rowe | Brainscape

Q

What is an ion?

A

an atom which has gained or lost electrons to obtain a full outer shell

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what charge is an atom that has gained electrons

A

negative charge

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what charge is an atom that has lost electrons

A

positive charge

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