The ions which are attracted to the negative electrode and discharge are call

Cations.

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The correct option is A Cations.
As unlike charges attract each other, thus cations (being positive charged) are attracted to the negative electrode.at negative electrode cations discharge themselves via reduction process.Thus option A is correct.

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The ions which are attracted to the negative electrode and discharge are call

The correct option is A Cations.As unlike charges attract each other, thus cations (being positive charged) are attracted to the negative electrode.at negative electrode cations discharge themselves via reduction process.Thus option A is correct.

The correct option is A Cations.
As unlike charges attract each other, thus cations (being positive charged) are attracted to the negative electrode.at negative electrode cations discharge themselves via reduction process.Thus option A is correct.