Ram Parkash Verma
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What distinguishes an anion from a cation?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion, while a cation is a positively charged ion.

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  1. An anion is a negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons, while a cation is a positively charged ion formed by losing electrons. Their charges result from the transfer of electrons during chemical bonding.

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