Answer the following:

Mention the properties of cathode rays.

The properties of cathode rays:

i. Cathode rays contain negatively charged particles and are also called negative rays.

ii. Cathode rays travel in the direction of opposite to that of the anode rays.

iii. The path of the cathode rays deflected towards anode.

iv. The cathode rays are named as electrons.

v. These electrons are lighter than hydrogen atom.