Question

What is an anion? Explain in short

Answer 1

Anion:

$\bullet$ Anion is a negatively charged particle.

$\bullet$ When an electronegative element gains an electron an anion is formed.

And then:

$\bullet$ An anion attains a -ve charge due to increased number of electrons.

Answer 2

Heya....

Anion :-

Anion is a negatively charged particle that is formed when the electronegative elements or ions gains more ions or charged then it refers to their negative charged and called anion ....

This ion attract the anode rode in the electrolysis...

Example __ Chlorine gains one electron from chloride ion ( CL-) as it's Nacl..

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