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[[Image:Ion.png|thumb|right|An electrostatic potential map of the nitrate ion (NO3−). Areas colored red are lower in energy than areas colored yellow]] | [[Image:Ion.png|thumb|right|An electrostatic potential map of the nitrate ion (NO3−). Areas colored red are lower in energy than areas colored yellow]] | ||
| − | An atom that possesses a number of | + | An [[atom]] that possesses a number of [[electron]]s that is greater or lower than the number of [[proton]]s, yielding a net electric charge.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> |
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