Question

What is a cation? Simple words

Answer 1

Ion:

It is basically a chemical species. Ions are of two types:

$\implies$ Cations

$\implies$ Anions

Cation:

$\bullet$ They are formed when a neutral atom loses one/more electrons.

$\bullet$ Has less electrons and it is positively charged.

Example:

Sodium atom on losing an electron forms sodium cation.

Answer 2

$\huge\mathfrak{Hello}$

$\huge\mathfrak{ions:-}$

➡️charged particles are known as ions.......⚡⚡

ions are of two types:-

• cation
• anion

$\huge\mathfrak{cation:-}$

➡️positively charged particle is known as cation......⚡⚡

$\huge\mathfrak{Hope\: this\: help}$