Definition of cation in English:
cation
noun
ChemistryA positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
The opposite of anion‘When two atoms swap electrons to produce a cation and an anion, the two ions are attracted to each other.’- ‘The key step in a unimolecular reaction is the formation of the carbon cation, or carbonium ion, by the departure of the leaving group.’
- ‘The functional groups of iron hydroxides may sequestrate some cations and anions.’
- ‘It is called a cation if a positive charge exists and an anion if a negative charge exists.’
- ‘Non-metals accept electrons in forming anions while metals donate electrons to form cations.’
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