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What are negative and positive ions?

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When atoms or molecules lost or gain an electron, it is called positive ion or negative ion respectively. Ions can be produced through radioactivity, high energy event such as open flame, high voltage connected to pointed metal edges, evaporating water and lots more. Creation of our everyday products essential for our modern way of life produces excess positive ions which upset the natural balance of our environment
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What are negative ions?

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ion is any atom that has a positive or negative charge. A negative ion is an atom with a negative charge. back
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Do your negative ionizers also produce positive ions as a byproduct?

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No, our ionizers certainly do not generate any positive ions. Some other brands of ionizers generate the negative ions by removing electrons from nearby oxygen atoms (thereby creating positive ions) and transferring the electrons to nearby neutral atoms to generate negative ions. However, our ionizers emit all the electrons directly from the ion emitter (instead of robbing them from other atoms).
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What do positive ions do?

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The positive ions create acidic water, which hydrates the skin, kills bacteria on contact, soothes nerves, and is used in agriculture, medical and dental industries for disinfection.
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What are negative ions? How are they beneficial?

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It is now medically recognized that degenerative skin conditions, such as ageing, wrinkles and skin discolorations are caused primarily by free-radical damage. Molecules attempting to repair themselves in this way trigger a cascading event called "free-radical damage." The action of free-radical damage takes place in a fraction of a second. Theoretically, free-radical damage can cause deterioration of the skin's support structures, decreasing elasticity and resilience.
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WHAT ARE NEGATIVE CHARGED IONS?

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Ions are charged particles in the air that are formed in nature when enough energy acts upon a molecule such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, water, or nitrogen to eject an electron from the molecule leaving a positively charged Ion. The displaced electron attaches itself to a nearby molecule, which then becomes a negatively charged Ion.  Like Ozone, Negative Charged Ions represent a natural method of cleaning the air we breath.
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Negative ions are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in certain environments. Think mountains, waterfalls, and beaches. Once they reach our bloodstream, negative ions are believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping to alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost our daytime energy.
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They're oxygen atoms with an extra electron. And they can help you feel better. Technically speaking: "Ions are charged particles in the air that are formed in nature when enough energy acts upon a molecule such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, water, or nitrogen to eject an electron from the molecule leaving a positively charged Ion. The displaced electron attaches itself to a nearby molecule, which then becomes a negatively charged Ion. It is the negative ion of oxygen that affects us the most."
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There are positive and negative charges in the air. Integration of positive charge and ion form positive ions and that of negative charge and ions form negative ions. Too many positive ions will leave you feeling depressed, lethargic, headache and more. Discharge of a high-voltage-exerted pin electrode is able to produce voluminous negative ions. And these negative ions are able to attach themselves to airborne toxins and remove the pollutant from the air.
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Most of the particles found in our indoor air carry a positive charge. By producing large quantities of negative ions, the Peak O3 causes those particles to clump together and fall out of the air.
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Negative ions are molecules or atoms with a negative charge due to the loss of one or more electrons. Every breath you take contains a few hundred ions per cubic centimeter. In normal outdoor conditions the ratio between negative and positive ions is fairly even.
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Negative ions are natures most powerful air-cleansing agents. There is nothing in the world more effective in taking allergens and contaminates out of the air we breathe. Unfortunately, due to the tight construction of today's homes and buildings, they are unable to take effect within indoor environments. Negative ions are created by nature, and found at their most optimal levels where the air is most pure and healthy.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NEGATIVE CHARGED IONS?

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One direct benefit is the removal of airborne particulates (many of which are the source of allergies) due to gravity.  By necessity, the particles which float in the air are very light.  The addition of the displaced electron often adds enough weight to the particle that it can no longer float freely in the air and it will fall harmlessly to the floor where it will be swept or vacuumed away.
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Can I be pregnant and not get a positive HPT (a False Negative result)?

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False negative results are more common than false positives - and are primarily due to inaccuracies in timing of the test or carelessness in the test procedure itself. Please follow test instructions with circumspection and precision. A false negative result can also stem from using a diluted urine sample and/or from taking a test too early in pregnancy. First morning urine contains the most concentrated presence of hCG - which makes it the ideal sample for pregnancy testing.
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Can Two Negative Parents Produce A Positive Offspring?

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With Autosomal Dominant PKD, the only form of PKD so far identified and confirmed in cats, two genetic negative parents cannot produce a genetically positive offspring unless that offspring is a fresh mutation. See the discussion on autosomal-dominant inheritance below for further details.
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What Is Positive/Negative?

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It reverses the black and white areas on an original, i.e. black background / white text can be reversed to white background / black text. This can be used when faxing a brochure with a colored background.
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How many negative ions does IONIQUE™ generate?

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Certified nanotechnology laboratories in Taiwan have demonstrated that IONIQUE™ may generate up to 140 counts of negative ions per cc into ambient air. This count may increase or decrease depending on the rise and fall of friction, heat, and positive ions count in air. back
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What kind of health benefits have been credited to negative ions?

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Research scientists worldwide have consistently found the positive effect of negative ions on air quality and our general well-being. FDA has approved of negative ions as part of the treatments for allergies, hay fever and certain respiratory symptoms in U.S. medical facilities. In Europe, negative ions have been used to reduce rate of infection in special infection units.
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How do negative ions work?

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Negative ions have been linked directly and indirectly to better health. Negative ions have been shown to increase oxygenation of the lungs and lower complaints of general aches, pains, lethargy and depression. Additionally, investigators at the EPA have shown how particles charged by combining with negative ions tend to attach to grounded surfaces such as ceilings, walls, and floors.
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How do Negative Ions Purify the Air?

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Virtually all airborne contaminants have a positive charge. Negative ions have a negative charge. Therefore, when there is a high enough concentration of negative ions in the air, negative ions and airborne particles magnetically attract to one another in large numbers. This marriage causes the particle to become too heavy to remain airborne. The particles then fall out of the air so that they can't be inhaled.
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How are negative ions produced by your unit, and how much?

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The Surround Air XJ-2000 uses 17 high density stainless steel ionic pins to produce trillions of negative ions per second from the front of the unit. The NeoTec XJ-902 uses two corona discharge lines to produce a high density of negative ions in every direction. Both units produce over 150,000 negative ions per cubic centimeter at three feet. That's equivalent to the negative ion concentration near waterfalls - long known to be the healthiest, cleanest air known to man.
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The sixteen pins on the XJ-2000 produces trillions of negative ions from the front of the unit and produces more than 150,000 negative ions per square centimeter at three feet. That's equal to the negative ion concentration near waterfalls, which is known to be the healthiest air known to mankind.
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What's the difference between negative ions and ozone?

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A lot! Negative ions are molecules of oxygen (O2) in the air with an extra electron. Ozone is O3, a molecule of oxygen consisting of three oxygen atoms instead of the normal two. Negative ions primarily reduce particulates in the air such as dust and pollen, but they aren't as effective as ozone for eliminating odors. Ozone does not reduce the particulates in the air, but it is more effective at eliminating odors, even very strong odors. Too much ozone is bad for you.
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What if the test is negative after the 5 minute reaction time, but becomes positive after an hour?

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Do not attempt to interpret results after the five minute test reaction time. Depending on the concentration of hCG in the test specimen, positive results may be observed in as little as 40 seconds. However, to confirm negative results, the complete reaction time of 5 minutes is required. A positive result can only be determined within this time interval.
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What are negative and positive control groups ?

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Could you please explain what exactly is Assay Sensitivity and its role in Equivalence trials.I have checked the FAQs but the explanation there is some what same as given in text. It is not explicit.
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Skeptics are so negative. Why can't you be more positive?

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Being negative can be very positive. There is a difference between being nihilistic and being negative in the sense of being cautious and critical before believing a claim or accepting an explanation for something. A nihilist denies the value of everything. Many religious people are nihilists since they deny the value of anything in this world. The leaders of religions often reject family, reproduction, the joys of the body, the pleasures of art and nature.
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Who can be influenced most by positive and negative energy ?

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Various energies can often be felt by more spiritually developed people or by more the sensitive ones. (Someone´s sensitivity does not always have to be a benchmark for her / his spiritual level). Negative energies are certainly harmful for everyone. It depends on one´s current state of health, her / his energy levels and sensitivity again. The influence of ET and the activated water can purify human energy system from various negative energy.
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