Question

Differentiate between cation and anions.

Answer 1

Differentiate between cations and anions:

S.No	Cations	Anions
1	A cation may be defined as an atom or molecule that is positively charged.	An anion may be defined as an atom or molecule that is negatively charged.
2	The positively charged ions move towards the cathode in the electrolysis process.	The negatively charged ions move towards the anode in the electrolysis process.
3	Metals lose electrons to form positive ions called cations.	Non -metals gain electrons to form negative ions called anions.