noun🔗ShareA body which passes to the negative pole in electrolysis."In the electrolysis of saltwater, the electropositive (sodium ion) migrates to the negatively charged cathode. "chemistryphysicselementscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving a positive electric charge"In chemistry class, we learned that sodium is an electropositive element because it readily loses an electron to become a positive ion. "chemistryphysicsenergyelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTending to release electrons to form a chemical bond"Sodium is an electropositive metal because it readily gives away an electron to form a bond with chlorine, creating table salt. "chemistryelementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading