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distinguish between an atom and an ion.
an is electrically neutral, containing equal numbers of protons and electrons. an has a charge resulting from an imbalance between the numbers of protons and electrons.
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Explanation:

An atom is the basic unit of matter and is electrically neutral as it has an equal number of positively - charged protons and negatively - charged electrons. An ion is formed when an atom gains or loses electrons, resulting in an imbalance between the number of protons and electrons, giving it a net electrical charge.

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An atom is electrically neutral, containing equal numbers of protons and electrons. An ion has a charge resulting from an imbalance between the numbers of protons and electrons.