How are ions different from an electrically neutral atom

The charge from a proton or electron are of equal strength, therefore if an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, it will be electrically neutral. However, atoms are not always electrically neutral, in which case they are called ions. (scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=4554)

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b. examine and describe cells

the positions which points up in upward carbon and down in downward carbon are axial

and vice versa holds true for equatorial positions

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