Question

Differentiate between the following pair based on the information given in the bracket.

Cation and anions (formation from an atom)

Answer 1

Cations	Anions
A cation is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.	An anion is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.
It carries a positive charge.	It carries a negative charge.
\[\ce{Na -> Na+ + e-}\]	\[\ce{Cl + e- -> Cl-}\]