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LAQ : What is an ion ? Mention its types. Write the electronic configuration of Mg (Z = 12).

  • Matter: Atomic structure
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What is an ‘ion’ ? Mention its types. Write the electronic configuration of Mg (Z = 12).

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An ion is an electrically charged particle that is formed when an atom gains or loses one or more electrons. There are two types of ions:

  1. Cations: positively charged ions formed by losing electrons.
  2. Anions: negatively charged ions formed by gaining electrons.

The electronic configuration of Mg (Z = 12) is: 2, 8, 2.

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