| − | An atom or group of atoms that is possessed of an imbalance of electrons and protons, yielding a net electromagnetic charge.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | + | An atom that possesses of an imbalance of electrons and protons, yielding a net electric charge.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> |