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The electrode on which oxidation occurs is called the anode. True or False?(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me during an internship interview.My question comes from Electrochemistry topic in portion Electrochemistry of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT option is (a) True

Explanation: An anode is an ELECTRODE where oxidation TAKES place. An anode is a negative POLE in a galvanic cell. In an electrolytic cell, the anode acts as the positive pole. Cathodes are electrodes where REDUCTION takes place.


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