Question

what is anode and cathode

Answer 1

Anode is positively charged while cathod is negetavely charged

Answer 2

Cathode refers to the negatively charged electrode. It attracts cations or positive charge in the solution. Cathode is the source of electrons or simply an electron donor.

Anode refers to the positively charged electrode. It attracts electrons or anions in the solution. Anode is a source of positive charge or simply an electron acceptor.


Electrolytic refining:

Anode - impure metal

cathode - pure metal strip