What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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Cation Anion
1) Positively charged ions. 1) Negatively charged ions.
2) Migrate to the cathode during electrolysis. 2) Migrate to anode during electrolysis.
3) Gain electron from the cathode and get reduced to become a neutral atom. 3) Lose electrons to the anode and get oxidized to become a neutral atom.

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Cation	Anion
1) Positively charged ions.	1) Negatively charged ions.
2) Migrate to the cathode during electrolysis.	2) Migrate to anode during electrolysis.
3) Gain electron from the cathode and get reduced to become a neutral atom.	3) Lose electrons to the anode and get oxidized to become a neutral atom.