SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An ion that has a positive charge.
A
cation
B
anion
C
oxyanion
D
monoatomic ion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Positively charged ions are known as cations and negatively charged ions are known as anions. A cation will have more protons than electrons. A cation will be formed when an atom loses the electrons. As the number of electrons, its losses increase then the positive charge will also increase.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sodium commonly forms a +2 ion and is a classic cation example.

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