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Question
How are cations formed?
Short Answer
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Solution
Cations are positively charged ions formed when a neutral atom loses one or more electrons. Because electrons are negatively charged, losing them leaves the atom with more protons (positive charges) than electrons, resulting in an overall positive charge.
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Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals - Exercise 2 [Page 206]
