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Anion
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An anion is a negatively charged ion, formed when an atom or molecule gains one or more electrons.
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A bromine atom that gains one electron becomes the Br− anion, carrying one more electron than it has protons.
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"Anion" and "cation" are easy to swap under time pressure — anion's gained electrons pull toward the negative sign.