Question

The difference between ions and atoms is of :

• A. relative size
• B. electronic configuration
• C. presence of charge
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

An ion is a particle or collection of particles with a net positive or negative charge.

An atom is the basic unit of an element. The identity of an element is determined by the number of positively charged protons in atoms nucleus.

The difference between ions and atoms is of:

• Relative size
• Electronic configuration
  
• Presence of charge