Question

What is the term for an atom that is electrically charged as a result of gaining or losing electrons?

Answer 1

Answer:

An ion

Explanation:

An ion is a charged atom

Na+

Cl-

K+

SO2-

Answer 2

Answer:

An Ion.

Explanation:

The reason is, an ion is a charged particle. The charge can be either a positive charge or a negative charge.

Examples:

Na+ : Cation (positively charged ion/particle)

Cl- : Anion (negatively charged ion/particle)