The cation of an element has :
(a) the same number of electrons as its neutral atom
(b) more electrons than a neutral atom
(c) less protons than a neutral atom
(d) less electrons than a neutral atom

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(d) number of electrons less than the neutral atom

The cation of an element has less electrons than a neutral atom.

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The cation of an element has : (a) the same number of electrons as its neutral atom (b) more electrons than a neutral atom (c) less protons than a neutral atom (d) less electrons than a neutral atom

(d) number of electrons less than the neutral atom The cation of an element has less electrons than a neutral atom.

The cation of an element has :
(a) the same number of electrons as its neutral atom
(b) more electrons than a neutral atom
(c) less protons than a neutral atom
(d) less electrons than a neutral atom

(d) number of electrons less than the neutral atom

The cation of an element has less electrons than a neutral atom.