Which is the correct example of an ion?

a. Two atoms with a different number of protons

b. Two atoms with a different number of neutrons

C. Two different elements with the same mass

d. Two atoms with a different number of electrons

e. Two different elements with the same number of protons

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Eliza Griffin · Answer 1

e. Two different elements with a different number of electrons. Ions are atoms that tend to lose or gain electrons so as to gain a full outer shell.

Which is the correct example of an ion?a. Two atoms with a different number of protonsb. Two atoms with a different number of neutronsC. Two different elements with the same massd. Two atoms with a different number of electronse. Two different elements with the same number of protons