Chemistry
What is the difference between A cation and an anion
Electrolysis
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| Cation | Anion |
|---|---|
| Are positively charged ions. | Are negatively charged ions. |
| Migrate to the cathode during electrolysis | Migrate to the anode during electrolysis. |
| Gain electrons from the cathode and get reduced to become a neutral atom. | Lose electrons to the anode and get oxidised to become a neutral atom. |
| Examples: Cations : Na+, Ca2+, Al3+ | Examples: Anions : PO43-, Cl-, OH-, SO42- |
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