Question

Define positive ion.

Answer 1

1. Any atom or group of atoms that have a charge on it, are called ions.
2. Ions are of two types - positive ions and negative ions.
3. Positively charged ions are called cations; negatively charged ions, are anions.
4. Any atom or group of atoms that have a deficiency of electrons on it are called positive ions.
5. Example - In NaCl Na⁺ is a cation and Cl^- is an anion.