An ion is all of the following except:
A)a charged atom
B)an atom that has lost or gained one or more electrons
C)either a cation or an anion
D)an atom with the same number of protons as electrons

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An ion is defined as an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge. Therefore, option D, which states that an ion is an atom with the same number of protons as electrons, is incorrect.

An Ion Is All of the Following Except