Question

What are cations and anions ?​

Answer 1

: cations

a positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.

Anions are atoms or radicals (groups of atoms), that have gained electrons. Since they now have more electrons than protons, anions have a negative charge. For example, chloride ions Cl- , bromide Br- , iodide I-.

Answer 2

the negatively charged ions are called anion and the positively charged ions are called cation