noun
- a positively charged ion that moves toward the cathode in electrolysis
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Sodium is a common kation in salt water.
- The kation moved toward the negative electrode during the experiment.
- Metal atoms often form kations by losing electrons.
- The chemist studied the behavior of various kations in solution.
- Calcium kations are important for bone formation.
- The battery’s electrolyte contained several types of kations.