To Form an Ion, an Atom Must Either Donate or Receive

Question

To form an ion, an atom must either donate or receive a(n) ________ .
A)electron
B)proton
C)neutron
D)electrons and neutron

Accepted Answer

An ion is formed when an atom gains or loses electrons, thus forming a charged particle. Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom and are not involved in the formation of ions. Therefore, the correct answer is A) electron.