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ion
Any atom or molecule containing an unequal number of electrons and protons and therefore carrying a net positive or negative charge. A positive ion remains if an electron is removed, for example, by being struck by a photon or fast charged particle of sufficient energy to overcome the binding energy of that electron. Positive ions are used in ion propulsion.
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• ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
• PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
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