what are ions? how are positive and negative ions named
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When in atom loses or gains electron it develops either a positive charge or a negative charge because the balance of positive and negative charges becomes unequal . In this way ions are formed.
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When an atom gains electrons, this results in a negative charge. This type of ion is called an anion. When an atom loses electrons, this results in a positive charge. A positively charged ion is called a cation..
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