Question

When a neutral atom loses an electron, it forms an ion with a positive charge called a _________? Question 1 options:

Answer 1

It should be C) cation

Answer 2

Option C, cation.

In chemistry, there are two types of ions: cation and anion. A cation essentially means that the atom is positively charged, which happens when atoms lose an electron. An anion means that it's negatively charged, which happens when atoms gain an electron

My middle school chemistry teacher told me a good way to remember the difference. A cation's sounds like "cat," and that's positive (Who doesn't like cats?). Anion sounds like "onion," and that sounds negative (Ew, raw onion!).

If you have any questions, just ask. Good luck! :))
-T.B.