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QWhat is the definition of "ion" in chemistry?

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  • A An atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons and carries an electric charge ✔ ✖
  • B The measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance ✔ ✖
  • C The force exerted by a substance on a unit area ✔ ✖
  • D The process of a gas turning into a liquid ✔ ✖
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An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge. Positive ions are called cations, and negative ions are called anions.

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