Ions are atoms or groups of atoms that have a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of electrons. This includes atoms that have gained electrons (becoming negatively charged), atoms that have lost electrons (becoming positively charged), and any group of atoms that together have a net charge.

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Ions Are ________

Question 58

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Ions are ________.

A) atoms that have gained electrons
B) atoms or groups of atoms with a net electrical charge that is not equal to zero
C) atoms that have lost electrons
D) all of the above

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