If the number of protons in an atom does not match the number of electrons,the atom is specifically called an ________.

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An ion is an atom that has gained or lost electrons, causing the number of protons to no longer match the number of electrons. Therefore, (D) ion is the correct answer. (A) element refers to any substance made up of only one type of atom. (B) isotope refers to atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons. (C) isomer refers to molecules with the same chemical formula but different structures.

If the Number of Protons in an Atom Does Not