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Cation

Definition:

A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom or molecule loses one or more electrons.

Usage:

Part of Speech: Noun

1. In chemistry, a cation is an ion with a positive charge, characterized by having fewer electrons than protons. For example, in sodium chloride (NaCl), the sodium ion (Na+) is a cation.

Sample Sentence: The formation of a cation is a result of an atom losing its outermost electrons.

Part of Speech: Adjective

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of a cation.

Sample Sentence: The cation charge is opposite to that of an anion.

Part of Speech: Adverb

1. In a manner related to cations.

Sample Sentence: The electrons are transferred cationically between the reactants.

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