Question

What is the charge on Na and why is it called a cation?

Answer 1

Answer:

The cation produced in this way, Na +, is called the sodium ion to distinguish it from the neutral element. Because the ion has 11 positive protons and 10 negative electrons, there is a net positive charge.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: The cation produced in this way, Na +, is called the sodium ion to distinguish it from the neutral element. Because the ion has 11 positive protons and 10 negative electrons, there is a net positive charge