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Atoms and Molecules — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceAtoms and Molecules2 Marks
Question
What is the difference between a cation and an anion? Explain with examples.
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Answer

  • A cation is formed by the loss of one or more electrons by an atom. For ex. Magnesium loses 2 electron to form Mg+2
  • An anion is formed by the gain of one or more electrons by an atom. For Ex. Chlorine loses one electron to form Cl-

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