Question

What is a charged atom called?

Answer 1

Charged atom:

1. Any atom that bears charge is called charged atom or ions.
2. Charged atoms are formed by the loss of electrons or gain of electrons by a neutral atom.

Types:

1. If it is positively charged or has a positive charge then it is called cation i.e, ${\mathrm{Na}}^{+}$,${\mathrm{K}}^{+}$ etc.
2. If it is negatively charged or has a negative charge then it is called an anion .i.e, ${\mathrm{Cl}}^{-},{\mathrm{F}}^{-}$,etc.
3. Cations are formed when a neutral atom loses its one or two electrons.
4. Anions are formed when a neutral atom gains one or two electrons from another atom.