Questions

When combining with nonmetallic atoms, metallic atoms generally will Lose electrons and forms cations.

As the ionization energy of te metals are very low, so they can easily lose electrons and form positively charged ion called cations.

An electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons is called an Ion.

Cation:

An ion is a cation (positive ion) if it is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.

Anion:

An ion is an anion (negative ion) if it is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode.

The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions.

Ex: Na +, Cl−, Ca ++,...

Apostrophe(‘) symbol is used before a number to make it a text or label.

decimal point [i.e, 5.9]