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What is an ion?

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An atom carrying a positive or negative charge due to loss or gain of electrons.

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A molecule carrying a positive or negative charge due to loss or gain of electrons.

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A Neutron carrying a positive or negative charge due to loss or gain of electrons.

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Solution

The correct option is A An atom carrying a positive or negative charge due to loss or gain of electrons.
An atom carrying a positive or negative charge due to loss or gain of electrons is known as ion.

Option A is correct.

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