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Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMetals and Non-Metals1 Mark
Question
What is an ion? Explain with examples.
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Answer

An ion is an electrically charged atom (or group of atoms).
Example: Sodium ion, $Na ^{+}$, magnesium ion, $Mg ^{2+}$.

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