Ions carry a _____ charge.
A)neutral
B)positive only
C)negative only
D)positive or negative

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Ions can have either a positive or negative charge, depending on whether they have gained or lost electrons. Some ions, such as the hydrogen ion (H+) or the hydroxide ion (OH-), carry only one charge, while others, such as the sulfate ion (SO42-) or the phosphate ion (PO43-), carry multiple charges. Therefore, the most accurate answer is D, since ions can carry both positive and negative charges.

Ions Carry a _____ Charge