Cation
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A cation (+) (/ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/), from the Greek word κάτω (káto), meaning "down", is an ion with fewer electrons than protons, giving it a positive charge.
Examples: metals, hydrogen, ammonium, guanidinium, etc.
