SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Anion has ____ charge while Cation has ____ charge.
A
B
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An anion may be defined as an atom or molecule that is negatively charged. A cation may be defined as an atom or molecule that is positively charged.

Detailed explanation-2: -An anion is a negatively charged atom or group of atoms . Anions are attracted to the anode, or positive electrode, in an electrolytic cell. Some common anions are the hydroxide ion (OH-), the chloride ion (Cl-), the nitrate ion (NO3-), and the bicarbonate ion (HCO3-).

Detailed explanation-3: -As the electrons are moving away from the anode, the anode has a positive charge. This implies that the cathode has a negative charge. We know that anions are the ions that have a net negative charge and cations are the ions that have a net positive charge.

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