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any atom lose one electron or more become positive ion ( Cation )
Dont really get your question:( BY definition, an atom that has lost or gained an electron meaning its a charged particle. A cation is an atom that has lost electrons to form a positively charged atom meaning that a cation is an ion.
However, an anion also falls under the definition of an ion ( An anion is an atom that has gained an electron to form a negatively charged particle) In that case, it will need to lose electrons to form a cation(positively charged particle.) Not sure if you are referring to that though hope that helps:DD
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∙ 11y ago
An ion becomes a cation when it loses one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge. This loss of electrons creates an imbalance between the number of protons and electrons in the ion, causing it to become positively charged.
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∙ 14y agoAn atom becomes a Cation when the atom loses electrons during a reaction.
It's the exact opposite for when an Atom becomes an Anion, it will gain electrons.
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∙ 14y agoWhen it loses an electron
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∙ 14y agoit loses an electron.
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Is silver a cation or anion?
Silver is normally not a cation or an anion, it is an element. Once it becomes an ion however, it will become a CATION with a +1 charge (Ag^+).
Another name of cation?
A common name for a cation is a positively charged ion.
What is the name of the ion Ca2 plus?
Ca2+ is a cation formed by Calcium to become stable and attain the noble gas configuration of Argon. Calcium forms this cation by losing two electrons
What does anion cation mean?
Anion is a negative ion (Cl-) and cation is a positive ion (Na+).
What ions that carry a positive charge called?
An ion with a positive charge is called a cation, and has a superscript + sign to the right of it An ion with a negative charge is called an anion, and has a superscript - sign to the right of it
Is silver a cation or anion?
Silver is normally not a cation or an anion, it is an element. Once it becomes an ion however, it will become a CATION with a +1 charge (Ag^+).
What happen if the atom become positively charge?
It becomes an ion. Specifically a cation.
What happens when object losses electrons?
This element become a positive ion (cation).
What is the name of the ion Ca2 plus?
Ca2+ is a cation formed by Calcium to become stable and attain the noble gas configuration of Argon. Calcium forms this cation by losing two electrons
Another name of cation?
A common name for a cation is a positively charged ion.
What is a cation barium ion clhorid ion nitrate ion or chromite ion?
barium ion is a cation. rest listed are anions.
What is the name given to an atom that has become charged?
An atom that has become charged is called an ion. It can be positively charged (cation) if it has lost electrons, or negatively charged (anion) if it has gained electrons.
What is a cation and what cation is found in ammonium nitrate?
A cation is a positively charged ion. In ammonium nitrate, the cation present is the ammonium ion (NH4+).
What chemical species is sa cation?
A cation is an ion with a positive charge. Ex: Iron(III) ion, Ca2+, Mercurous ion
Is silver a cation or an anion?
Silver is a cation. It typically forms a +1 cation (Ag+) in chemical compounds.
What is the ion symbol of the cation Mn2S3?
The cation Mn2S3 contains a manganese ion (Mn) with a charge of +2. Therefore, the ion symbol for this cation is written as Mn^2+.
When an atoms loses an electron it?
The atom is said to be ionized. (It can also be said to be oxidised.)
