MCQ
In an electrochemical cell, cathode is:
  • A
    Always neutral.
  • B
    Always positive.
  • C
    The electrode at which reduction takes place.
  • D
    Always negative.

Answer

  1. The electrode at which reduction takes place.

Explanation:

In an electrochemical cell, cathode is the electrode, at which reduction takes place and electrons are gained by some species.

Anode is the electrode, at which oxidation takes place and the electrons are lost by some species.

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