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A cathode is a negatively charged electrode which attracts [[Cations|cations]] (positive ions). The cathode can cause reduction to occur as it is an electron donor<ref>Chimed.chem.wisc.edu/chempaths/GenChem-Textbook/Electrolysis-696.html</ref>. | A cathode is a negatively charged electrode which attracts [[Cations|cations]] (positive ions). The cathode can cause a reduction to occur as it is an electron donor. A cathode is often used in juxtaposition to an anode, which is the converse of a cathode. A good example of these two being used together is in gel electrophoresis<ref>Chimed.chem.wisc.edu/chempaths/GenChem-Textbook/Electrolysis-696.html</ref>. | ||
Also see [[Anode|anode]]. | Also see [[Anode|anode]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:44, 23 October 2018
A cathode is a negatively charged electrode which attracts cations (positive ions). The cathode can cause a reduction to occur as it is an electron donor. A cathode is often used in juxtaposition to an anode, which is the converse of a cathode. A good example of these two being used together is in gel electrophoresis[1].
Also see anode.
References
- ↑ Chimed.chem.wisc.edu/chempaths/GenChem-Textbook/Electrolysis-696.html