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What is the difference between ion anion and cation?

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Answer:

they are differently charged

Step-by-step explanation:

a cation is positively charged.It becomes positive when the atom loses electrons.We say it is positive because in the ratio of protons to electron, protons are more.( protons:+ )

a anion is negatively charged.It become negative when the atom gains electrons.We say it is negative because in the ratio of electrons to protons, electron are more.( electrons:- )

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