Question

What is an atom (or group of atoms) that has an electric charge other than zero, and is created when an atom or group of atoms) gains or loses electrons?

Answer 1

`"An ion?"`

Explanation:

And `"anions"` can be formed by `"reduction"`, electron gain typically by non-metals the which have high nuclear charge. or by `"oxidation"`, electron loss typically by metals, whose valence electrons are removed from the nuclear core....