Compared to its neutral atom, an ion has the same number of
A) protons and neutrons
B) protons but a different number of neutrons
C) protons but a different number of electrons
D) neutrons but a different number of protons

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An ion is an atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge. Since electrons have a negative charge and protons have a positive charge, the number of protons in an ion will be the same as its neutral atom. However, the number of electrons in the ion will be different, causing it to have a net positive or negative charge.

Compared to Its Neutral Atom, an Ion Has the Same