What are ions? Under what conditions are they produced?
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ANSWER: IONS: “Those species which carry either positive or negative charge are called ions.” Examples: K+, Mg2+, Al3+, Cl–, O2–, CO32– etc. Conditions for the Formation of Ions: 1) Positive ions or cations are produced when an atom loses one…