Question

Process of formation of ions from molecules which are not in ionic state?

Answer 1

Ionization

Definition:

• It is the process of removal / addition of electrons from / to the outermost shell of an isolated gaseous atom to attain stability.
• Two types of ions are formed- Cations and Anions
• Ions formed by the removal of electrons the valence shell from an isolated gaseous atom is called Cation.
• Ions formed by the addition of electrons to the valence shell of an isolated gaseous atom is called Anions.