An Electrically Charged Atom is Called A(n) _______

Question

An electrically charged atom is called a(n) _______.
A) proton
B) neutron
C) electron
D) ion

Accepted Answer

An ion is an electrically charged atom, meaning it has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge. Protons and electrons are subatomic particles found within atoms, but only the electron's movement can result in an ion. Neutrons are neutral subatomic particles and do not have a charge.