The anode is the positive electrode so attracts negative ions. At the anode, negative ions lose electrons (they are oxidised).The resulting product depends on the ionic substance but is non-metal and is often a gas. Examples are: chlorine, bromine, iodine and oxygen. (The negative electrode is called the cathode. At the cathode reduction occurs (gain of electrons) and a metal is produced if it is less reactive than hydrogen, hydrogen will be produced if the metal is more reactive than hydrogen).