Anions and cations

Anions and cations are types of ions, which are atoms or molecules with an electric charge. Cations are positively charged ions that lose electrons, often attracted to negative charges. Anions are negatively charged ions that gain electrons, attracted to positive charges. These charged particles are essential in many processes, such as creating electrical currents in batteries or allowing transmission of signals in your body’s nerves. In simple terms, think of cations as “positively charged friends” and anions as “negatively charged friends,” both playing crucial roles in chemistry and biology.