A cathode is a
A)negatively charged ion.
B)positively charged ion.
C)negative electrode.
D)positive electrode.

Name: A cathode is a A)negatively charged ion. B)positively charged ion. C)negative electrode. D)positive electrode.
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A cathode is the negatively charged electrode in a battery or electrolytic cell. It attracts positively charged ions or cations to it, where they gain electrons and are reduced. Therefore, option C, which says a cathode is a negative electrode, is the best choice.

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