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What do you mean by Ion?

11. What do you mean by Ion?

1. The amount of energy required to extract an electron from an atom
2. Any atom or molecule that carries a net charge
3. It is the energy change that occurs in an atom when it obtains an electron
4. None

Answer

The correct answer is: B) Any atom or molecule that carries a net charge

Explanation

An ion is a molecule or atom with an uneven number of protons and electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.