Ions differ from atoms in their number of
A) electrons.
B) neutrons.
C) protons.
D) neutrons and protons.
E) electrons and protons.

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Ions have a different number of electrons compared to atoms. An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electric charge. The number of protons and neutrons in an ion remains the same as that of the corresponding atom.

Ions Differ from Atoms in Their Number of