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Also known as positive ion

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A cation is an atom or molecule that has lost one or more electrons, giving it a positive electric charge. Cations matter because they play important roles in chemical reactions, electrical conductivity, and the structure of many substances we encounter in nature and everyday life.

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Subclass of
ion
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opposite of
anion
Commons category
Cations
topic's main category
Category:Cations
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