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An atom robbed of electrons, now walking around with an attitude and a charge.

means Describes an atom or molecule that has gained or lost electrons, leaving it electrically charged.

from From Greek ion, meaning going, coined by Faraday in 1834 because charged particles migrate toward electrodesthey literally travel.

Lightning's recipeBolts ionize air into glowing plasma.
Naming creditWilliam Whewell suggested ion to Faraday.
Air freshenersNegative ionizers claim charge cleans your room.
Stars tooThe Sun is mostly ionized hydrogen plasma.
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