Chemistry, asked by ayushisingh5, 7 months ago

What is an ion? Explain the types of ion with examples.

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Answered by lorddierajput

An ion is a positively or negatively charged atom (or group of atoms). An ion is formed by the loss or gain of electrons by an atom, so it contains an unequal number of electrons and protons. Example: Sodium ion Na+, magnesium ion Mg2+, chloride ion Cl–, and oxide ion O2–.

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