Question

what is ion ? give there types and explain it.

Answer 1

Charge that an atom have due to loss or gain of electrons is ion.


Types:-
Positive (+)ion - These ions are formed when an atom loses electron.

Negative (-)ion - These ions are formed due to gain of electrons.

Answer 2

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–. There are two types of ions : cations.