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Cation Definition:
A positively charged ion.
Foundations in Microbiology by Kathleen Park Talaro, Arthur Talaro
Cation Notes:
Cations are ions that have a net positive charge because they have more protons than electrons. In the process of electrolysis, cations travel towards the cathode, which is negatively charged. The word cation was originated from "kato" which is a Greek word and it means "down".
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