How does a positive ion differ from an uncharged atom of the same element?

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Freddy Zuniga

Physics

7 December, 20:43

How does a positive ion differ from an uncharged atom of the same element?

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Mckenzie Roman · Answer 1

Answer: The ion has fewer electrons.

Lea Kirk · Answer 2

Atoms vs. Ions. Atoms are neutral; they contain the same number of protons as electrons. By definition, an ion is an electrically charged particle produced by either removing electrons from a neutral atom to give a positive ion or adding electrons to a neutral atom to give a negative ion.