Positive ion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009291",
  "term": "Positive ion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An atom or molecule that has lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive electrical charge; also known as a cation. Positive ions are formed through processes like electron impact ionization in a mass spectrometer or by the dissociation of a salt in a solvent. The magnitude of the charge corresponds to the number of electrons lost from the neutral species.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "cation",
    "moiety",
    "negative ion"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. 'Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)' on page 1549 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/positive-ion/"
}