cation
cation
, atom or group of atoms that bears a positive electric charge.
See
ion
.
Citation Information
Article Title:
cation
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
20 July 1998
URL:
https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/science/cation
Access Date:
November 25, 2024