Ions differ in the number of
A) electrons.
B) neutrons.
C) protons.
D) neutrons and protons.
E) electrons and protons.

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Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more of their valence electrons, giving them a net positive or negative charge. The number of protons (which defines the element) and neutrons (which defines the isotope) remains unchanged in an ion compared to its neutral atom.

Ions Differ in the Number of