YOUR QUERY :
which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between an atom and an ion ?
Answer:
well the correct answer is
d. An atom contains equal numbers of protons and electrons whereas an ion contains unequal numbers of protons and electrons .
Step-by-step explanation:
A charged atom is known as an ion, well it can be negative as well as positive charge.
- if atom has more protons than electrons then it get positively charged and known as cation
- if the atom has more electrons that the number of protons then the atom get negatively charged and known as anion