noun
- negatively charged ions that are attracted to the anode in electrolysis
Usage: chemistry; plural of anion
Examples
- Chloride and fluoride are common anions found in salt compounds.
- During electrolysis, anions move toward the positive electrode.
- The solution contained various anions including sulfate and nitrate.
- Anions have gained one or more electrons, giving them a negative charge.
- The chemist analyzed the concentration of anions in the water sample.
- Sodium chloride dissociates into sodium cations and chloride anions.