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when does a atom become a cation and an ion ? explain with examples

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Answered by Tom0071
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anion - when an atom gains electron it become an ion anion . eg F + e- = F- ion

cation - when an atom loses an electron then it becomes a cation ion eg Na= Na+ + e-

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Answered by allvin1
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by losing or gaining an electron the the atom becomes anion or cation respectively

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