216,202 views
21 votes
21 votes
Which of the following best describes the difference between a cation and an anion?

User Nathan Xabedi
by
3.2k points

1 Answer

24 votes
24 votes

Answer:

An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained more electrons than protons and added them to it's energy levels. A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost electrons from it's energy levels. It also has more protons than neutrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

User PVermeer
by
3.1k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.