Discussion
Formation of cation occurs by
Answer: B
Cations are formed by the loss of electrons.
Removing negative charge leaves a net positive ion, as when \(\mathrm{Na} \rightarrow \mathrm{Na^+} + e^-\). The cation is always smaller than the parent atom, since the unchanged nuclear charge now acts on fewer electrons - and often a whole shell has been removed.
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