An ANION is aan ION with a negative charge.
Common anions are Cl^(-) (Chloride) , O^(2-) ( Oxide)
Compare with
CATION which is an ion with a Positive charge.
Common cations are Na^(+) Sodium , Ca^(2+) Calcium .
NB An atom that gains or loses electrons to become a charged species, is no longer an atoms ,but an ION.
polyatomic anion
The anion in sulphates is the SO42-.
F is fluorine, and it is neither a cation or an anion. F^- is formed when F gains an electron. F^- is an ANION.
An iodine anion is written as I-.
Chloride is an example of an anion, as it carries a negative charge.
anion
This atom gain two electrons and become an anion.
polyatomic anion
The anion in sulphates is the SO42-.
Cl -As this is a negatively charged ion it is a anion.
Anion
anion
F is fluorine, and it is neither a cation or an anion. F^- is formed when F gains an electron. F^- is an ANION.
anion of cloride means cl negative
An iodine anion is written as I-.
Chloride is an anion. It carries a negative charge due to the gain of an electron.
Chloride is an example of an anion, as it carries a negative charge.