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BIOLOGY

Our body sends electrical messages throughout our body using charged atoms. These charged atoms have either a positive or negative charge because they either gained or lost electrons. What are these charged atoms called?

Question 7 options:

a.) Ions


b.) Covalents


c.) Organic molecules

Answer 1

A) Ions...
Ions are atoms that have either lost or gained an electron.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (a) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a neutral atom loses an electron then it acquires a positive charge.

For example, sodium on losing an electron become
`Na^(+)` ion.

On the other hand, if a neutral atom gains an electron then it acquires a negative charge.

For example, a neutral chlorine atom on gaining an electron forms
`Cl^(-)`.

Hence, an ion is formed in both the cases.

Thus, we can conclude that in the given situation these charged atoms called ions.