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Cations are formed when an atom loses electron(s). Since there are more positively charged protons than the negatively charged electrons, cations have positive charge.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt has more protons than electrons which gives it a positive charge.
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∙ 12y agoCations have a positive charge because there are more protons than electrons.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they have lost or transferred one or more electrons. The charge on the nucleus is therefore not cancelled out completely.
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∙ 13y agoCuz they lose an electron
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Are cations metals?
cations, they all ionize to a positive charge cation=+ charge anion=- charge
Ions with a positive charge are called what?
Cation. Just think of the t in the word cation as a "+" and you'll remember cations have a positive charge.
Which ions have a positive charge?
Cations.
What are metal cations?
Cations are ions with a positive charge. Metal cations are formed when metal loses electrons.
Particle that have a positive charge?
Commonly known as cations.
Are cations metals?
cations, they all ionize to a positive charge cation=+ charge anion=- charge
Do ions have a a charge?
no cations have a positive charge.
Which ions have a positive charge?
Cations.
Ions with a positive charge are called what?
Cation. Just think of the t in the word cation as a "+" and you'll remember cations have a positive charge.
Do metal ions have a positive charge?
On their own metals have no charge. Metal ions have a positive charge.
What is the relationship between cations and their atoms?
Cations are ions with a positive charge. Anions have a negative charge.
What are metal cations?
Cations are ions with a positive charge. Metal cations are formed when metal loses electrons.
What has a positive or negative charge?
These are ions: positive (cations) and negative (anions).
An ion with a positive charge is called?
A positive ion, which is the same thing as "an ion with a positive charge", is called a "cation".
What are atoms with a positive electric charge called?
Cations.
What is an atom or group of atoms that have a positive charge?
they are the cations
What is the charge all metals produce?
Cations are positive.
