Which of the following are examples of cations?
A) SO₄²⁻
B) Ca²⁺
C) HPO₄²⁻
D) HCO₃⁻
E) Cl⁻

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A cation is an ion with a positive charge, meaning it has lost one or more electrons. Ca²⁺ is an example of a cation as it has lost two electrons and has a positive charge. SO₄²⁻, HPO₄²⁻, HCO₃⁻, and Cl⁻ are all anions, which have a negative charge as they have gained one or more electrons.

Which of the Following Are Examples of Cations