Anion

Definition of Anion

An anion is a negatively charged ion, i.e., an atom or molecule that has gained one or more electrons.

How should Anion divide into syllables

The first syllable 'an' has a vowel sound 'a' and the second syllable 'ion' has a vowel sound 'i'. The word has 3 consonants 'n', 'n', and 'n' and 2 vowels 'a' and 'i'.

Part of Speech - Anion

Sentences with Anion

• The sulfate anion is found in many minerals.
• The hydroxide anion forms when water loses a hydrogen ion.
• The nitrate anion is a common component of fertilizers.
• The carbonate anion is involved in the formation of many minerals.
• The phosphate anion is important in the chemistry of living organisms.
• The chloride anion is found in table salt.
• The cyanide anion is a toxic substance.
• The acetate anion is found in vinegar.
• The bromide anion is used in photography.
• The fluoride anion is added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay.

Quotes with Anion

• An anion walks into a bar and asks, 'Can I have a beer?' The bartender says, 'Sorry, we don't serve anions here.'
• Ions have a positive and negative charge. An anion is a negatively charged ion. It's like the opposite of a proton, which is positively charged.
• An anion is like a magnet with a minus sign. It's attracted to positive ions, but repelled by negative ions.
• An anion is an atom that has gained a new identity. It's like a superhero getting a new power.
• An anion is like a thief that steals electrons from other atoms. It's always looking for a new victim.

Number of characters in Anion

5 ( a, n, i, o, n )

Unique letters in Anion

4 ( a, n, i, o )

Anion Backwards

noina

Phonetic Transcription of Anion

IPA (International): ˈæˌnaɪɔ:n

ARA (American): ˈæˌnaɪɔn

EPA (English): ˈæˌnaɪɔ:n

AE-NAY-AO-N