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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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- Anions
- opposite of
- cation
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- Category:Anions
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REDIRECT Ion#Anions and cations
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