Which of the following are examples of cations?
A) calcium
B) colloids
C) magnesium
D) potassium
E) iron

Name: Which of the following are examples of cations? A) calcium B) colloids C) magnesium D) potassium E) iron
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Cations are positively charged ions that have lost electrons. Calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), potassium (K+), and iron (Fe2+ or Fe3+) all have lost electrons and therefore are cations. Colloids are not ions and therefore not cations.

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