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The negative electrode in electrolysis, where positive ions gain electrons.

The negative electrode in electrolysis, which attracts positively charged ions.

The cathode is connected to the negative terminal of the power supply. It attracts positively charged ions. The anode is connected to the positive terminal and attracts negatively charged ions.

The negative electrode in electrolysis, towards which positive ions move.

The negative electrode during electrolysis, where positively charged ions gain electrons.

The negatively charged electrode in electrolysis, towards which cations move.

The electrode connected to the negative terminal is the cathode. Positively charged ions, called cations, are attracted to it. The electrode connected to the positive terminal is the anode.

For electrolysis, remember PANIC: Positive Anode, Negative Is Cathode.

Always pair the product with the electrode: metal at the negative cathode, non-metal at the positive anode.

Keep electrode names and signs together: cathode negative; anode positive.