Question

Cation, what happens to the electrons in a cation, and what is the subatomic charge of a cation

a. an atom that has lost an electron

b. an atom that has gained a proton

c. an atom that has gained an electron

d. an atom that has lost a proton

Answer 1

A cation is a positively charged ion that forms when a neutral atom loses electron(s). For example, sodium will lose one electron and become Na+.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a neutral atom loses an electron it becomes positively charged and we call it a cation. For example, sodium will lose one electron and become Na+ or calcium will lose two electrons and become Ca²+. In each of these cases, the outermost electron(s) will be lost.