Math, asked by Aaliyaa1, 1 year ago

What are ions? And cations and anions?

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Answered by Anonymous

The atom or molecule which has a net electric charge due the loss or gain of electrons is called ions.
Cations are positively charged ions.
Anions are negatively charged ions.

Answered by SNandy31

Ions- an atom or molecule with a net electric charge which has appeared due to loss or gain of electron

Anion- when a atom or molecule gains an electron, it acquires negative charge.
These negatively charged atoms or molecules are called as anions.
They are usually large in size.

Cation- when a atom or molecule looses an electron, it acquires positive charge.
These positively charged atoms or molecules are called as cations.
They are usually smaller in size.

naveenchauhan93: According to basic rule of science every object in this universe wants to be in stable condition. To Achieve that sometimes an atom or molecule makes higher structure like NaOH or NaCl. To do that they have to loose their electrons or gaine their electrons to make bonds with other

Aaliyaa1: ok

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