F.e. Atoms that have an electorn added (- ion) are called anions. Whats the name for the atom that becomes positive?
2006-12-18 11:22:31 · 5 answers · asked by R B 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
cation
2006-12-18 11:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a cation. A good mnemonic to remember is CARRIAGE, where C is cation, and R is reduction (losing electrons). Another mnemonic is AUTOMOBILE, where A is anion, and O is oxidation (gaining electrons). You'll have to know the difference between oxidation and reduction later on in chemistry, particularly for redox reactions.
2006-12-18 19:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by Captain Hero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cations
2006-12-18 19:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by tchem75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cation
you can remember that by the t in the middle is like a + (plus) sign
2006-12-18 19:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by t10al 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CATIONS
2006-12-18 19:28:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋