Answer Posted / phoenix
In a nutshell, we all know what atom is, its a small entity of every matter made up of nucleus and electrons.
When it loses or gains electrons in a chemical reaction, it becomes an ion.
when it gains electrons, it becomes negative charged namely anion.
when it loses electrons, it becomes positive charged and is called cation.
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