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Explain the difference between a cation and an anion and give an example of each

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Cations are positively charged and have more protons than electrons.

Anion is negatively charged and have more electrons that protons.

Cations examples: Hydronium is H3O+, Silver is Ag+

Anion examples: Sulfate anion is SO42-

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