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Question
State the difference.
Cation and anion
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Cation | Anion |
| 1. Positively charged ions are called cations. | 1. Negatively charged ions are called anions. |
| 2. Due to the effect of electric current, cations are attracted towards the negative edge. | 2. Due to the effect of electric current, anions are attracted towards the positive front. |
| 3. For example: In NaCl, Na+ is the cation. | 3. For example: In NaCl, Cl- is the anion. |
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