Chemistry GCSE
Anions
What Anions means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Anions
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Reference: AQA
Negatively charged ions, which move to the positive electrode, the anode.
Topics that use Anions
- The process of electrolysis (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Anode
- Cathode
- Electrode processes
- Electrolysis
- Electrolysis and direct current
- Electrolyte
- Ion migration in electrolytes
- Non-electrolyte
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