Question

A positively charged atom is known as a cation. A cation will?..

A) have more protons
B) have to same number of protons and electrons.
C) Be the same as a neutral atom.
D) have more electrons.

Answer 1

The answer is A.

Cations are formed when an atom or group of atom loses one or more electrons. The resulting species has more protons than electrons, so it has an overall positive charge.