Question

State the differences.   Cation and anion

Answer 1

Cations	Anions
Positively charged particles	Negatively charged particles
Formed by loss of electrons from metals	Formed by gain of electrons from non-metals
During electrolysis, it moves towards cathode	During electrolysis, it moves towards anode
size of cation is smaller than its parent atom	size of anion is same or larger than its parent atom
Usually obtain from metals and hydrogen.   Examples : Na+, Mg2+,Ca2+ etc.	Usually obtain from non metals   Examples :Cl-, Br-,S2- etc.