wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
8
You visited us 8 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

(a) What do we call those particles which have more or less electrons than the normal atoms?
(b) What do we call those particles which have more electrons than the normal atoms?
(c) What do we call those particles which have less electrons than the normal atoms?

Open in App
Solution

(a) The particles that have more or less electrons than normal atoms are called ions.
(b) The particles that have more electrons than normal atoms are called anions.
(c) The particles that have less electrons than normal atoms are called cations.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Writing Chemical Formulae
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon