ionization
It is a positive ion and a negative ion
Ion (pronounced "EYE-on")
When an atom gains or loses n electron it's called an ion. Cations lose electrons and anions gain.
An ion. Cations are positive ions (lost electrons) Anions are negative ions (gained electrons)
When an atom gains or loses electrons, it is trying establish a more stable situation in which it has a full valence shell. An atom that has gained or lost valence electrons is called an ion. When a...