(a) What is an ion? Explain with examples. (b) What is the nature of charge on (i) a cation, and (ii) an anion? (c) Name the cation and anion present in MgCl2. Also, write their symbols.

(a) An ion is an electrically charged atom (or group of atoms). Example: Sodium ion, Na+, magnesium ion, Mg2+. (b) (i) Positive charge (ii) Negative charge (c) Cation: Magnesium ion, Mg2+ Anion: Chloride ions, 2Cl-

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(a) What is an ion? Explain with examples.

(b) What is the nature of charge on (i) a cation, and (ii) an anion?

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(a) An ion is an electrically charged atom (or group of atoms).

Example: Sodium ion, Na⁺, magnesium ion, Mg²⁺.

(b) (i) Positive charge (ii) Negative charge

Anion: Chloride ions, 2Cl^-

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