What is the difference between the properties of an ion and its parent atom?

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What is the difference between the properties of an ion and its parent atom?

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2007-02-27 11:36:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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An ion is an atom with a charge. This is caused either by addition or loss of electrons. This means that ions are subject to forces in an electrical or magnetic field. Atoms are not. You can also have ionic molecular groups, such as OH-.

2007-02-27 11:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by davidbgreensmith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋