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the definition of an ion is an atom of with a ionization of more or less than 0. this occurs because protons have an ionic charge of +1 and electrons have a charge of -1. an atom with more electrons that protons is a (-) ion and vice versus with an atom with more protons. oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other, causing materials with ionic bonds. (salt is one)

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