Write three differences between anions and cations.

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Cations Anions

Cations are positively charged

Usually formed by metal atoms

Attracted to the cathode

Anions are negatively charged

Usually formed by non-metal atoms

Attracted to the anode.


Cations are positively charged Usually formed by metal atoms Attracted to the cathode	Anions are negatively charged Usually formed by non-metal atoms Attracted to the anode.

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