Question

a negatively charged ion is called ______ and a positively charged ion is_______​

Answer 1

A negatively charged ion is called anion and a positively charged ion is cation.

Explanation:

• The electrons are the negatively charged particles in an atom. On the other hand, the protons are the positively charged particles in an atom.
• When an atom gains a electron or electrons, it becomes negatively charged. A negatively charged ion is called as an anion.
• When an atom loses an electron or electron, it becomes  positively charged. A positively charged atom is referred to as cation.