What Is a Cation

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is a cation?

• A) an atom that loses one or more electrons and acquires a net positive charge
• B) an atom that shares its valence electrons
• C) a molecule that has both positive and negative charges
• D) an atom that gains one or more electrons and acquires a net negative charge

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Definitions:

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