ion

Meanings

• Noun

  A charged atom or a group of charged atoms.

  - "The ion in a neon bulb glows brightly."
  - "Sodium ions are essential for nerve function."
  - "The pH level of a solution can be determined by the concentration of its hydrogen ions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈaɪ.ɑn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ion
deionize , ionize , preconceive

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Variants

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ion , ions , Ion , -ion , -ions , ion channel , ion engine , ion engines , ion exchange , ion exchanger , ion exchangers , ion exchanges , ion exchange resin , ion exchange resins , hydrogen ion , hydrogen ions , lithium-ion batteries , lithium-ion battery , hydroxide , hydroxide ion , hydroxides

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'ion', meaning 'wanderer'. In ancient Greek mythology, Ion was the son of the god Apollo and the mortal woman Creusa.

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Trivia

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1. An ion with a positive charge is called a cation, while an ion with a negative charge is called an anion.

2. The first ionic compound to be identified was table salt (NaCl) in the early 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ionic bond: A type of chemical bond in which ions are exchanged between atoms to form a compound.

2. Ion channel: A membrane protein that allows the passage of ions across a cell membrane.

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Culture

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Ions have played a significant role in various scientific fields, particularly in chemistry and physics. They are the fundamental units of charge and are essential for the functioning of many biological processes.

How to Memorize "ion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a charged atom or a group of charged atoms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ion' with the concept of charge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Owe You' to remember that ions have a positive or negative charge: I for Ion, O for Owes, and U for Uses (or Undergoes) electricity.

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