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  • 26-04-2019
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What is the term for an atom with an unequal number of protons and electrons?

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theofficialmelodi
theofficialmelodi theofficialmelodi
  • 09-05-2019

Answer: It is called an ion.

Explanation: When an atom has an unequal amount of protons and electrons, it can form an attraction with another.

More electrons- Negative ion (ANION)

More protons- Positive ion

Equal amount- Neutral

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