Question

An atom which carries a charge is known as a/an .

• A. molecule
• B. ion
• C. element
• D. compound

Answer 1

The correct option is B ion

An atom which carries a charge is called an ion. Ions can be positively or negatively charged. For example, $N{a}^{+}$ is a positive ion formed by losing an electron and $C{l}^{-}$ is a negative ion formed by gaining an electron.