What do we call those particles which are formed :
(a) By thegain of electrons by atoms ?
(b) By the loss of electrons by atoms ?

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a). Anions: The atom gains an electron to form "negative" charged ions. These ions are then called anions.

b). Cations: It occurs when an atom loses an electron, it has more protons than electrons, so it forms positive ions called Cations.

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What do we call those particles which are formed : (a) By thegain of electrons by atoms ? (b) By the loss of electrons by atoms ?

a). Anions: The atom gains an electron to form "negative" charged ions. These ions are then called anions. b). Cations: It occurs when an atom loses an electron, it has more protons than electrons, so it forms positive ions called Cations.

What do we call those particles which are formed :
(a) By thegain of electrons by atoms ?
(b) By the loss of electrons by atoms ?

a). Anions: The atom gains an electron to form "negative" charged ions. These ions are then called anions.

b). Cations: It occurs when an atom loses an electron, it has more protons than electrons, so it forms positive ions called Cations.