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atom
ion
isotope
- a nitrogen atom has an equal number of protons, neutrons, and electrons
- a nitrogen ion has more electrons than protons and carries a negative charge
- an isotope of nitrogen has one more neutron than the nitrogen atom giving it a greater atomic mass
Brief Explanations
An atom has equal protons and electrons. An ion has a charge due to electron gain/loss. Isotopes have same protons but different neutrons.
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The descriptions about atom, ion, and isotope of nitrogen are correct.