Question

A positively charged ion is called a _______________.

Answer 1

Ion: An Ion can be defined as an atom or molecule having a positive or negative charge on it.

• Cation and Anion are the two types of ions.
• Cations are positively charged ions. They are formed when a metal loses its electrons.
• For example, $\mathrm{Calcium}\left({\mathrm{Ca}}^{2+}\right),\mathrm{Potassium}\left({\mathrm{K}}^{+}\right),\mathrm{Hydrogen}\left({\mathrm{H}}^{+}\right)$.

Thus, a positively charged ion is called a cation.