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Anions

Definition: Anions are negatively charged ions, meaning they have gained electrons. They are attracted to positively charged ions called cations.

Examples:

• Noun: Chloride ions (Cl-) are commonly found anions in table salt (sodium chloride, NaCl).
• Noun: Nitrate ions (NO3-) are important anions in fertilizers.
• Adjective: The anionic form of a chemical compound usually has a higher stability.
• Adjective: In the experiment, the anionic solution turned the litmus paper blue.
• Verb: When an atom gains an electron, it anions the atom, making it negatively charged.
• Verb: The chlorine atom anions readily when exposed to certain elements.

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