Give the definition of a cation and an anion.

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asked Nov 6, 2017 in Chemistry by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) 28 439 1111

Give the definition of a cation and an anion. 

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answered Nov 6, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 63 452 1324

Cation- It is the positively charged ion, e.g., Na+ which is attracted towards cathode (negative electrode) in an electric field. 

Anion – It is the negatively charged ion, e.g., Cl- which is attracted towards anode (positive electrode) in an electric field.

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