Cation
noun
A positively charged atom or group of atoms.
In a water solution, sodium becomes a cation.
Often appears as...
- sodium cation
- potassium cation
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A positively charged atom or group of atoms.
In a water solution, sodium becomes a cation.
Often appears as...
- sodium cation
- potassium cation
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Science Context
Cation is commonly used in scientific discussions about chemistry and electricity.
In this chemical reaction, the magnesium atom loses two electrons to form a magnesium cation.
Pro Tip 2/3Opposite of Anion
Remember that cations are opposite to anions which carry a negative charge.
In salt, the sodium cation partners with the chloride anion.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation
Cation sounds like 'cat-eye-on', not to be confused with 'anion' which is 'an-eye-on'.
The teacher asked students to identify the cation in the salt solution.
Pro Tip 1/3Science Context
Cation is commonly used in scientific discussions about chemistry and electricity.
In this chemical reaction, the magnesium atom loses two electrons to form a magnesium cation.
Pro Tip 2/3Opposite of Anion
Remember that cations are opposite to anions which carry a negative charge.
In salt, the sodium cation partners with the chloride anion.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation
Cation sounds like 'cat-eye-on', not to be confused with 'anion' which is 'an-eye-on'.
The teacher asked students to identify the cation in the salt solution.
Pro Tip 1/3Science Context
Cation is commonly used in scientific discussions about chemistry and electricity.
In this chemical reaction, the magnesium atom loses two electrons to form a magnesium cation.
Pro Tip 2/3Opposite of Anion
Remember that cations are opposite to anions which carry a negative charge.
In salt, the sodium cation partners with the chloride anion.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation
Cation sounds like 'cat-eye-on', not to be confused with 'anion' which is 'an-eye-on'.
The teacher asked students to identify the cation in the salt solution.
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