× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
a
5
k
5
c
5
B
5
l
5
C
4
s
4
a
4
t
4
i
4
r
4
r
4
This topic contains 1 attachment.
Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Chemistry (Moderator: Laser_3)
New Topic  
JIMBUY JIMBUY
wrote...
Posts: 1
Rep: 0 0
9 years ago
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CATION AND ANION
Read 433 times
3 Replies

Related Topics

Replies
rsb
wrote...
#1
9 years ago
The electronic configuration of many ions is that of the closest noble gas to them in the periodic table. An anion is an ion that has gained one or more electrons, acquiring a negative charge. A cation is an ion that has lost one or more electrons, gaining a positive charge.
wrote...
#2
Staff Member
9 years ago
*...A 'Cation' is a metallic Atom having LOST Electron(s) thereby having a 'Positive' (+) charge and moves toward the 'Cathode' of a Circuit.
*...An 'Anion' is a Non-metallic Atom having Gained Electron(s) thereby having a 'Negative' (-) charge and moves toward the 'Anode'.
*...An 'Ion' refers to any of the above and indicates a Reactive Atom.
Ask another question, I may be able to help!
wrote...
#3
Educator
9 years ago
An ion is an atom or group of atoms in which the number of electrons is not equal to the number of protons, giving it a net positive or negative electrical charge. An anion is an ion that is negatively charged, and is attracted to the anode (positive electrode) in electrolysis. A cation has a net positive charge, and is attracted to the cathode (negative electrode) during electrolysis.
 Attached file 
Thumbnail(s):
You must login or register to gain access to this attachment.
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1245 People Browsing
 124 Signed Up Today
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Related Images
  
 129
  
 1226
  
 305
Your Opinion
Which country would you like to visit for its food?
Votes: 204
Previous poll results: Do you believe in global warming?