Chemistry GCSE
Cations
What Cations means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cations
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Reference: AQA
Positively charged ions, which move to the negative electrode, the cathode.
Topics that use Cations
- 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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