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why are cations drawn towards cathode and anions towards anode?​

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because cations are negatively charged particles and their attracted towards a positive electrode that is anode while anions and positively charged particles and I attracted towards the negative electrode that is cathode

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Step-by-step explanation:

Cations are positive and anions are negative, since opposite charged attract, the cations are drawn towards the cathode, which is the negatively charged electrode and anions are drawn towards the anode (positive electrode)

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