Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is a positively charged ion called?

  1. Anion

  2. Neutron

  3. Positron

  4. Cation
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Explanation

A positively charged ion is called a cation. Cations form when an atom loses one or more electrons, resulting in more protons than electrons. An anion is negatively charged, a neutron is neutral, and a positron is antimatter - none of these describe a positively charged ion.

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