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ions are charged atoms

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ions are charged atoms. It results from atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more valence
electrons, giving them a positive or negative charge.
• When an atom loses one or more electron, it becomes cation and has the positive sign on it denoting
its ability of donating.
• When an atom gains one or more electron, it becomes Anion and has the negative sign denoting its
ability of accepting electrons in order to gain stability.
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