What is the difference between a cation and an anion? Explain wit… - Vidyadip

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion? Explain with examples.

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A cation is formed by the loss of one or more electrons by an atom. For ex. Magnesium loses 2 electron to form Mg⁺²
An anion is formed by the gain of one or more electrons by an atom. For Ex. Chlorine loses one electron to form Cl^-

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