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How do you identify the anode on a power source such as a battery? How do you identify the cathode? How are terms anion and cation?

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On a power source such as a battery, the anode is labelled with a + (plus)

The cathode on the other side is labelled with a - (minus)

When ionic compounds ionize, they produce both positive and negative ions.

Anion- This is a negatively charged ion for example chloride ion (Cl⁻)

Cation- This is a positively charged ion for example sodium ion (Na⁺)

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