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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question
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What are cations?
Options
A Negative ions formed by elements on the right side of the periodic chart
B Positive ions formed by elements on the left side of the periodic chart
Correct Answer
C Neutral atoms
D Molecules with no charge
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cations are positive and are formed by elements on the left side of the periodic chart. A hydrogen atom or a metallic atom can lose its valence electrons to form a cation.

Hint

The notes state cations are positive and formed by left-side elements.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: General Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 424 of 1872
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