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Electrolysis — Chemistry STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ChemistryElectrolysis3 Marks
Question
What is the difference between:
A cation and an anion
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Answer

A cation and anion:
CationAnion
1. Are positively charged ions.Are negatively charged ions.
2. Migrate to cathode during electrolysis.Migrate to anode during electrolysis.
3. Gain electron from the cathode and get reduced to become a neutral atom.Lose electrons to the anode and get oxidized to become a neutral atom.

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