Anion

/ˈænaɪən/

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Pro Tip 1/3

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

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

Pro Tip 2/3

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

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

Pro Tip 3/3

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

During the experiment, we identified chloride as the anion due to its negative charge.

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