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difference between cathode and anode

Answer 1

⚫ Anode

♦ The electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery.

♦ Current enters the electrolyte through the anode.

♦ Anions migrate and discharge at the anode.

⚫ Cathode

♦ The electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery.

♦ The battery current leave the electrolyte through the cathode.

♦ Cations migrate and discharge at the cathode

Answer 2

Differences between Anode and Cathode for an electrolytic cell are under:

Cathode:

1. The electrode at which reduction takes place.
2. It is negative terminal.
3. Negative ions are deposited as atoms by gaining electrons.

Anode:

1. The electrode at which oxidation takes place.
2. It is positive terminal.
3. Atoms are liberated as positive ions by losing electrons.