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Define: Ions

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An atom which becomes charged by losing or gaining electrons is called an ion.

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Chapter 4: Atoms, Molecules and Radicals - Additional questions

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 7 ICSE
Chapter 4 Atoms, Molecules and Radicals
Additional questions | Q 1.1

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