Cations and Anions

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MaiaRodriguezChoi3E
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Cations and Anions

Postby MaiaRodriguezChoi3E » Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:43 pm

What exactly is the definition of a cation and an anion?
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harshitasarambale4I
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Re: Cations and Anions

Postby harshitasarambale4I » Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:45 pm

A cation is a positively charged ion and an anion is a negatively charged ion.
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AustinGrove3B
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Re: Cations and Anions

Postby AustinGrove3B » Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:19 pm

More specifically, cations are elements that have lost electrons, therefore having a positive charge. Anions are elements that have gained electrons, therefore having a negative charge.
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Lucy Agnew 3E
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Re: Cations and Anions

Postby Lucy Agnew 3E » Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:57 am

I always forget this so thank you for the explanation!
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