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Difference Between Cation and Anion (with Comparison Table)

Cations are positively charged ions with fewer electrons than protons. Anions are negatively charged ions with more electrons than protons.

TL;DR: Cations are positively charged ions with fewer electrons than protons. Anions are negatively charged ions with more electrons than protons.

By Syllab.in · Updated Jun 17, 2026

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