Concept information

chemical > ion > cation

Preferred term

cation  

Definition

  • A positively charged atom or group of atoms, or a radical which moves to the negative pole (cathode) during electrolysis.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1224

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