Question

Is cation the same as protons?

Answer 1

No.

Explanation:

Cations and anions are electrically charged ions - cations are the ions in a compound where it loses an electron when reacting with another ion. Similar to anions that gains electrons.

Protons are subatomic particles with a positive electric charge. They belong in the "family" of neutrons and electrons (and other tiny particles).

E.g:
`NaCl ->` the cation is `Na^+`.
`CaCl_"2" ->` the cation is `Ca^(2+)`.

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