An atom that has fewer electrons than protons is called a/an ________.
A) ion
B) molecule
C) solid
D) plasma

Name: An atom that has fewer electrons than protons is called a/an ________. A) ion B) molecule C) solid D) plasma
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An ion is an atom that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a different number of electrons than protons. An atom with fewer electrons than protons will have a positive charge and is referred to as a cation.

An Atom That Has Fewer Electrons Than Protons Is Called