Particle with a charge Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Particle with a charge" indicates that we are looking for a term related to particles and their electrical charge. One term that fits this description is "ION".

An ion is an atom or a molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge. This clue is specifically referring to particles with charges, so we can eliminate neutral particles from consideration.

• Ion: A particle with a positive or negative charge.

Ions play a crucial role in many chemical reactions and electrical processes. They can be found in various natural phenomena and everyday objects. For example:

1. Salt: Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a common compound made up of sodium ions (Na+) and chloride ions (Cl-).
2. Batteries: In batteries, ions are responsible for the flow of electric current from one electrode to another.
3. Electrolytes: Ions dissolved in fluids, like blood and sweat, help maintain the body's balance of fluids and regulate nerve and muscle function.

The term "ION" accurately corresponds to the clue "Particle with a charge" because ions are charged particles that exist in various forms and have significant implications in different fields of science and technology.

Definition of "ION"

an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons

Example :

hydrogen ions

a sulphate ion

 The Crossword clue "Particle with a charge" published 21 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The New Yorker	2 February 2024	ION
Daily Themed	14 December 2023	ION
Daily Themed Mini	21 August 2023	ION
USA Today	19 March 2023	ION
Wall Street Journal	27 December 2021	ION
Universal	17 December 2021	ION
Crosswords With Friends	13 November 2021	ION
The Daily Beast	13 September 2021	ION
New York Times	29 January 2018	ION
Family Time Crossword	3 July 2016	ION
L.A. Times Daily	27 October 2009	ION
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	1 February 2009	ION