Valence Electrons and Ionic Compounds

AP Chemistry· difficulty 1/5

A cation is formed when an atom

A
$Gains a proton$
B
$Loses one or more electrons$
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C
$Gains an electron$
D
$Loses a proton$

Explanation

Cation = positively charged ion (lost electrons). Anion = negatively charged ion (gained electrons).

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