118k views
1 vote
Do you know the simple definition of ions?

User Nat Webb
by
7.0k points

2 Answers

7 votes
An ion is a charged particle and is created when an atom either gains or gives an electron
An isotope is an element which has a different number of neutrons than normal
User Josh Marcus
by
6.9k points
5 votes
An ion is an atom or molecule with a electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.
Hope that helps
User MisterZimbu
by
6.8k points