Cations are ions that are positively charged. Anions are ions that are negatively charged. Ions are charged atoms or molecules. If a balanced atom loses one or more electrons, it will become a ...
A cation refers to an atom or a group of atoms that bear one or multiple positive electric charges. An anion refers to an atom or a group of atoms that bear one or multiple negative electric charges.
A low anion gap results from an imbalance in the body’s pH levels. Healthcare professionals identify this “gap” by examining the results of a blood test that measures electrolyte levels. To maintain ...