What is an anion

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Anion - the ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the anode ; broadly : a negatively charged ion.

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Anion - (noun) is defined as a negatively charged ion, as one attracted to the anode in electrolysis.

Jan 23 2009, 10:03pm | Source: anion definition | Dictionary.com | dictionary.reference.com

An anion is a negatively charged ion, especially the ion that migrates to an anode in electrolysis. Have a great day!

Apr 27 2009, 10:18pm | Source: anion - definition of anion by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. | www.thefreedictionary.com

Definition: An ionic species having a negative charge. Thanks for using ChaCha and have a great day!

Mar 26 2009, 04:40pm | Source: Anion Definition | chemistry.about.com

Definition: An ionic species having a negative charge. Examples: free chloride in an aqueous table salt (NaCl) solution. ChaCha!

Feb 26 2009, 01:33am | Source: Anion Definition | chemistry.about.com