What is the difference between: A cation and an anion - Vidyadip

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What is the difference between:
A cation and an anion

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A cation and anion:

Cation	Anion
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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