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In an ionic solution, sodium ions `(Na^(+))` are moving to the right and chlorine ions `(CI^(-))` are moving to the left. In which direction is the current due to the motion of (1) the sodium ions and (2) the chlorine ions?

A

Both are to the right

B

Current due to `Na^(+)` is to the left, current due to `Cl^(-)` is to the right

C

Current due to `Na^(+)` is to the right, current due to `Cl^(-)` is to the left

D

Both are to the left

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