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What is an atom or molecule that is charged due to gain or loss in electrons
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GPT 3.5
An atom or molecule that is charged due to the gain or loss of electrons is called an ion.
When an atom gains one or more electrons, it becomes a negatively charged ion called an anion. An example of an anion is chloride ion (Cl^-), which forms when chlorine atom gains one electron.
On the other hand, when an atom loses one or more electrons, it becomes a positively charged ion called a cation. An example of a cation is sodium ion (Na+), which forms when a sodium atom loses one electron.
Ions, whether they are anions or cations, have a different number of electrons compared to their parent atom. This difference in the number of electrons gives them a net positive or net negative charge, allowing them to interact with other charged particles or substances in various chemical reactions and processes.
When an atom gains one or more electrons, it becomes a negatively charged ion called an anion. An example of an anion is chloride ion (Cl^-), which forms when chlorine atom gains one electron.
On the other hand, when an atom loses one or more electrons, it becomes a positively charged ion called a cation. An example of a cation is sodium ion (Na+), which forms when a sodium atom loses one electron.
Ions, whether they are anions or cations, have a different number of electrons compared to their parent atom. This difference in the number of electrons gives them a net positive or net negative charge, allowing them to interact with other charged particles or substances in various chemical reactions and processes.