SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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An atom that has a positive or negative charge.
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ion
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cathode
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anode
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electrode
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An ion is an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge. Ions with a positive charge are called cations. Ions with a negative charge are called anions.
Detailed explanation-2: -To put it simply, positive ions are molecules that have lost one or more electrons whereas negative ions are actually oxygen atoms with extra-negatively-charged electrons.
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