How does a positive ion differ from an uncharged atom of the same element?

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Marin Sawyer

23 March, 08:27

How does a positive ion differ from an uncharged atom of the same element?

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Shyann Jensen · Answer 1

Atoms vs. Ions. Atoms are neutral; they contain the same number of protons as electrons. By definition, an ion is an electrically charged particle produced by either removing electrons from a neutral atom to give a positive ion or adding electrons to a neutral atom to give a negative ion.

Roberto Taylor · Answer 2

Answer: The ion has fewer electrons.