The Quiz: What type of charge does a cation have?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Nuclear
In general, atoms are neutral, but if they have an imbalance of protons or electrons, they become ions with positive or negative charges. When one of these ionic atoms has more protons than electrons, which gives it a net positive charge, it’s called a cation. In opposition, when an ion has a net negative charge, it is known as an anion.
The correct answer to this quiz is Positive.