Cation vs. Anion
Cationnoun
(physical chemistry) a positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis
Cationnoun
a positively charged atom, radical, or molecule, which in electrolysis migrates to the cathode; a positive ion; - opposed to anion.
Cationnoun
a positively charged ion
Anionnoun
A negatively charged ion.
Anionnoun
An electro-negative atom or group of atoms, or the element which, in electro-chemical decompositions, is evolved at the anode; - opposed to cation.
Anionnoun
a negatively charged ion
