A cation has a ________ charge, and an anion has a ________ charge.
A) positive; negative
B) negative; positive
C) positive; neutral
D) neutral; positive

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A cation is an ion with a positive charge because it has lost one or more electrons, which are negatively charged. An anion is an ion with a negative charge because it has gained one or more electrons. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, where cations have a positive charge and anions have a negative charge.

A Cation Has a ________ Charge, and an Anion Has