A cation would be attracted to
A) another cation.
B) an anion.
C) a sodium ion.
D) a potassium ion.
E) a calcium ion.

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A cation is a positively charged ion, therefore it would be attracted to an anion which is a negatively charged ion. It would not necessarily be attracted to another cation because they both have a positive charge. Options C, D, and E refer specifically to different types of cations and is not a general rule for all cations.

A Cation Would Be Attracted to