Question

what are ions?Definition.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ions are charged atoms or molecules.

Explanation:

Ions might have a positive charge or a negative charge. Positively charged ions are called cations and negatively charged ions are called anions. If the atom or molecule has more protons than electrons, then it's a cation. If an atom or molecule has more electrons than protons, then it's called an anion. For example, sodium(Na) can lose one electron to become Na⁺ and is a positively charged ion. Whereas chlorine(Cl) can accept one electron and become Cl⁻ and is a negatively charged atom.

Answer 2

An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.