Question

Which of the following is true in regard to ions?

Answer 1

14. Which of the following is true in regard to ions?

A. Ions can only carry positive charges.

B. An ionized atom has a number of protons that is unequal to the number of electrons.

C. A cation will hold a positive charge if it gains one or more electrons.

D. Losing one or more electrons will turn an atom into an anion.

Answer is B

(took the test C is wrong)

Answer 2

Here are some of the facts about ions:
An ion is a charged molecule or atom. It is positively when there are more protons than electrons. You call it positive ion.
It is negatively charged when there are more electrons than protons. It is called anion.