A cation is a metallic ion derived from base. Why is it derived from base?Can you derive it from an acid?

the cation can't be drived from an acid

Explanation:

Example

HCL+MgOH2=MgCl2+H2O

The cation in the salt magnesium chloride is magnesium which is derived from the base and the anion chlorine from the acid hydrochloric acid. The same is true in water.

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