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1
Q

What is an ion?

A

It is an atom that has either lost or gained an electron(s)

2
Q

If an atom loses electrons it becomes ……. This is called a ….

A

Positive

Cation

3
Q

If an atom gains electrons it becomes ………

This is called a ….

A

Negative

Anion

4
Q

What are polyatomic ions?

A

Ions that consist of more than one type of atom