Cation
//ˈkætˌaɪ.ən//
"Cation" in a Sentence (2 examples)
A cation is a positively charged ion, with more protons than electrons, while an anion is negatively charged, with more electrons than protons.
A displacement reaction is a chemical reaction in which the cation or anion of one reactant is replaced by one from another reactant.
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