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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In a battery, the positive electrode is the
Options
A anode
B anion
C cathode
Correct Answer
D cation
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In a battery (galvanic cell), the cathode is the positive electrode. The anode is negative. In an electrolytic cell, the anode is positive.

Hint

Remember that in a battery, reduction (gain of electrons) occurs at the cathode, which is positive.

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