Which of the following statement is not correct about anions?

A negatively charged ion is called anion

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Sodium forms negatively charged ion.

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Anions contain more electrons than a normal atom.

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Chlorine forms Cl^- ion.

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The correct option is A
A negatively charged ion is called anion

A negatively charged ion is called anion. Sodium forms positively charged ions called cations.

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Which of the following statement is not correct about anions?

The correct option is A A negatively charged ion is called anion A negatively charged ion is called anion. Sodium forms positively charged ions called cations.

The correct option is A
A negatively charged ion is called anion

A negatively charged ion is called anion. Sodium forms positively charged ions called cations.