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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In an electrolytic cell, the positive electrode is the:
Options
A anode
Correct Answer
B cathode
C salt bridge
D electrolyte
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In an electrolytic cell, the anode is connected to the positive terminal of the power supply, attracting anions and undergoing oxidation.

Hint

Electrolysis uses external power, reversing the sign convention from a galvanic cell.

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