Which of the following is true in regard to ions?

A. Ions can only carry positive charges.

B. An ionized atom has a number of protons that is unequal to the number of electrons.

C. A cation will hold a positive charge if it gains one or more electrons.

D. Losing one or more electrons will turn an atom into an anion.

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Chemistry

Lauren Spencer

3 May, 16:51

Which of the following is true in regard to ions?

A. Ions can only carry positive charges.

B. An ionized atom has a number of protons that is unequal to the number of electrons.

C. A cation will hold a positive charge if it gains one or more electrons.

D. Losing one or more electrons will turn an atom into an anion.

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Mayra Key · Answer 1

I think the best answer for this question is B. An ionized atom has a number of protons that is unequal to the number of electrons. Atoms have a neutral charge since the number of the positively charge particles and the negatively charged particles are equal. However, when these particles are unequal a charged atom will be the result.