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Which of the following statements are true about anions and cations? Statement 1: In anions, the electrons are more than the protons. Statement 2: In cations, the electrons are less than the protons.

Which of the following statements are true about anions and cations? Statement 1: In anions, the electrons are more than the protons. Statement 2: In cations, the electrons are less than the protons. Correct Answer Statement 2 is true but statement 1 is false [ Statement 1 and statement 2, both are true

A cation is a positively charged ion, with fewer electrons than protons. An anion is a negatively charged ion, with more electrons than the protons. Because of their opposite charges, both tend to attract each other and readily form ionic compounds.

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