Question

How does a cation form?

O A. A cation forms when a stable atom loses one or more neutrons.
OB. A cation forms when a stable atom gains one or more protons.
OC. A cation forms when a stable atom gains one or more electrons.
OD. A cation forms when a stable atom loses one or more electrons.

Answer 1

Answer: For a cation to form, one or more electrons must be lost, typically pulled away by atoms with a stronger affinity for them.

So, the answer would be OD.

A cation forms when a stable atom loses one or more electrons