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Cation |
Anion |
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Positively charged ion is called Cation |
Negatively charged ion is called anion |
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It is formed when atom loses electron (and hence become positively charged) |
It is formed when atom gains electron and become positively charged |
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Example - Sodium Ion ( Na + ) |
Example - Chloride Ion ( Cl - ) |
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Sodium (Na) has 11 protons and 11 electrons Overall charge is 0 |
Chlorine (Cl) has 17 protons and 17 electrons Overall charge is 0 |
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When sodium loses 1 electron It has 11 protons and 10 electrons Positive charge > Negative charge Thus becomes Cation (Na + ) |
When chlorine gains 1 electrons It has 17 protons and 18 electrons Negative charge > Positive charge Thus becomes Anion (Cl - ) |
Difference between Anion and Cation
Last updated at April 16, 2024 by Teachoo
