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It depends on what ion it is.

If it is a cation, then the ion has a positive charge and an anion has a negative charge.

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Ions can have either a positive or negative charge. Positive ions, known as cations, have more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive charge. Negative ions, known as anions, have more electrons than protons, giving them a net negative charge.

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