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anion

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Also known as negative ion

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An anion is a negatively charged atom or molecule that forms when it gains one or more electrons. Anions are important in chemistry because they help explain how atoms bond together and how substances behave in chemical reactions and solutions.

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Subclass of
ion
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Commons category
Anions
opposite of
cation
topic's main category
Category:Anions
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Encyclopedic overview

REDIRECT Ion#Anions and cations

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