Which of the following statement is incorrect about cations?

Cations are positively charged ions

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During electrolysis they migrate to cathode

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Gain electron(s) from anode to get reduced to become a neutral atom.

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Gain electron(s) from cathode to get reduced to become an neutral atom.

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The correct option is C
Gain electron(s) from anode to get reduced to become a neutral atom.

Cations are positively charged ions. During electrolysis, they migrate to the cathode and gain an electron from the cathode to get reduced to become a neutral atom. For example, during the electrolysis of copper sulphate solution using copper electrode, the reaction occurring at the cathode is:

$C u^{2 +} + 2 e^{-} \to C u$

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