A Cation Is

question 151

Multiple Choice

A cation is

• A)a molecule that conducts electricity when placed in solution.
• B)an alteration in the three-dimensional structure of a protein.
• C)a positively charged ion.
• D)a combination of atoms held together by chemical bonds.
• E)a negatively charged ion.

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Definitions:

Synclines

Downward-curving folds in sedimentary strata, opposite of anticlines, which can also be indicators of oil and gas deposits.

Cleavage

In geology, the tendency of crystalline materials to split along definite crystallographic structural planes, creating flat, shiny surfaces.

Monocline

A geological feature where sedimentary layers are tilted or bent along a single axis.

Strike-Slip Fault

A type of fault where the movement is predominantly horizontal, caused by shear stress, often resulting in earthquakes.