Ions are negatively charged when they have a greater number of electrons than protons. A negatively charged ion is called a(n) .....

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Ions are negatively charged when they have a greater number of electrons than protons. A negatively charged ion is called a(n) ____

A	cation
B	onion
C	anion
D	negativion

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The ions that contain a greater number of protons than electrons are known to hold a net positive charge. These ions are commonly referred to as cations. On the other hand, the ions that contain a greater number of electrons than protons are known to hold a net negative charge. These ions are commonly known as anions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anions are negatively-charged ions (meaning they have more electrons than protons due to having gained one or more electrons). Cations are also called positive ions, and anions are also called negative ions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ions with a negative charge are called anions. Many normal substances exist in the body as ions.

Detailed explanation-4: -An anion has more electrons than protons, consequently giving it a net negative charge.

Detailed explanation-5: -When these atoms gain electrons, they acquire a negative charge because they now possess more electrons than protons. Negatively charged ions are called anions.

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