What are cations and anions? Give an example of each.

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Cation Anion
Positively charged ions are known as cations
Negatively charged ions are known as anions
Also known as Basic radicals
Also known as Acidic radicals
For example, NH₄⁺ (Ammonium ion) and metallic ions like Na⁺ (Sodium ion), Mg²⁺(Magnesium ion).
All non-metallic ions such as Cl^-(Chloride ion), SO₄^2- (Sulphate ion) etc

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Cation	Anion
Positively charged ions are known as cations	Negatively charged ions are known as anions
Also known as Basic radicals	Also known as Acidic radicals
For example, NH₄⁺ (Ammonium ion) and metallic ions like Na⁺ (Sodium ion), Mg²⁺(Magnesium ion).	All non-metallic ions such as Cl^-(Chloride ion), SO₄^2- (Sulphate ion) etc