Question

what is the difference between cation and anion?

Answer 1

Cations and anions are both ions. The difference between a cation and an anion is the net electrical charge of the ion. Ions are atoms or molecules which have gained or lost one or more valence electrons giving the ion a net positive or negative charge. Cations are ions with a net positive charge.

Answer 2

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✴$\bold{Cation}$

✔Positively charged ions are known as cations.

✔Cations are formed by loss of electrons by an atom.

✔In a cation, number of electrons are less than number of protons.

✔Eg:- ${Na}^{ + }$, ${Mg}^{2 + }$

✴$\bold{Anion}$

✔Negatively charged ions are known as anions.

✔Anions are formed by gaining of electron by an atom.

✔In anions, number of electrons are more than the number of protons.

✔Eg:- ${Cl}^{ - }$, ${O}^{2 - }$