ion

A noun referring to an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.

• 🇪🇸Átomo o molécula que ha ganado o perdido uno o más electrones, adquiriendo así una carga eléctrica neta.

1. Electrically charged particle B2 formal scientific

   An atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a positive or negative electric charge.

   • Positive ions are called cations, while negative ones are anions.
   • Ions in a solution allow it to conduct electricity.
   • Sodium and chlorine ions form an ionic bond in salt.
   • The movement of ions across a cell membrane is essential for nerve impulses.

   🇪🇸Ión

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