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What is an anion?

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An atom or group of atoms carrying a negative charge. The charge results because there are more electrons than protons in the anion. Anionic species include Cl - , SO 4-- , and CH 3 COO - . Highly colored intermediates in organic reactions are often radical anions (anions containing an unpaired electron).

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