A1 noun Neutre

ion

/ˈaɪən/

An ion is an atom or a group of atoms that has an electrical charge. This happens when the atom loses or gains one or more electrons, making it either positive or negative.

Exemples

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Drinking sports drinks can help replace the ions lost during exercise.

Consuming sports beverages can assist in replenishing the charged particles lost during physical activity.

2

The experiment requires the precise measurement of each individual ion's mass.

The scientific test needs the exact calculation of the weight of every single charged atom.

3

Is an ion just a fancy word for a charged atom?

Is the term ion simply a sophisticated way to describe an atom with a charge?

Famille de mots

Nom
ion
Verb
ionize
Adverbe
ionically
Adjectif
ionic
Apparenté
ionization
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Astuce mémo

Think of the phrase: 'I ON'. An atom has its electric charge switched 'ON' to become an ion.

Quiz rapide

Most modern smartphones are powered by a lithium-____ battery.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ion

Exemples

1

Drinking sports drinks can help replace the ions lost during exercise.

everyday

Consuming sports beverages can assist in replenishing the charged particles lost during physical activity.

2

The experiment requires the precise measurement of each individual ion's mass.

formal

The scientific test needs the exact calculation of the weight of every single charged atom.

3

Is an ion just a fancy word for a charged atom?

informal

Is the term ion simply a sophisticated way to describe an atom with a charge?

4

Calcium ions are essential for the transmission of signals between nerve cells.

academic

Charged calcium particles are necessary for sending messages between the cells of the nervous system.

5

Our primary product is a high-capacity lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles.

business

The main item we sell is a powerful battery using lithium particles for cars powered by electricity.

Famille de mots

Nom
ion
Verb
ionize
Adverbe
ionically
Adjectif
ionic
Apparenté
ionization

Collocations courantes

lithium ion A type of ion used in rechargeable batteries.
hydrogen ion A single proton with a positive charge.
ion exchange A process used to purify water or other liquids.
positive ion An atom that has lost electrons.
ion channel A path for charged particles to move through a cell membrane.

Phrases Courantes

lithium-ion battery

A common rechargeable battery type used in phones and laptops.

ion drive

A type of engine used for spacecraft propulsion.

heavy ion

An ion with a large atomic mass.

Souvent confondu avec

ion vs iron

Iron is a metallic element (Fe), whereas an ion is any electrically charged atom.

ion vs iodine

Iodine is a specific chemical element (I), while an ion is a general term for charged particles.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost exclusively used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts. It is a countable noun, so you can speak of a single ion or many ions.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell it as 'iron' or forget that an ion can have either a positive or negative charge, not just positive.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the phrase: 'I ON'. An atom has its electric charge switched 'ON' to become an ion.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek word 'ion', which means 'going' or 'traveling', referring to how ions move toward electrodes.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: ions Often used as a compound noun (e.g., ion beam)

Quiz rapide

Most modern smartphones are powered by a lithium-____ battery.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ion

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