Anion

usgb/ˈænaɪən/
noun

A particle with more electrons than protons, giving it a negative charge.

Chloride is an example of an anion.
Visual representation of "anion" - A particle with more electrons than protons, giving it a negative charge.

Often appears as...

  • chloride anion
  • anion exchange

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Pronunciation

Pronounced as 'AN-eye-on', with emphasis on the first syllable.

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Make sure to say 'anion', not 'onion'!
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Technical Use

Used mainly in scientific contexts, not in common daily conversation.

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In chemistry class, we learned that the fluoride anion carries a negative charge.
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Charge Importance

Focus on the negative charge as a key characteristic distinguishing anions from cations.

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During the experiment, we identified chloride as the anion due to its negative charge.
Visual representation of the word "Anion"

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