Question

what is an Ion explain the types of iron with examples

Answer 1

An ion is an atom or group of atoms where the number of electrons is not equal to the number of protons. When an atom loses or gains electrons, a positive or negative charge is the result. If electrons are gained, the ion is a cation and when electrons are lost, it is an anion.

Aluminum - Al+3

Ammonium - NH4+1

Barium - Ba+2

Bismuth - Bi3+

Cadmium - Cd2+

Calcium - Ca+2

Cesium - Cs+

Chromium (III) - Cr+3