Chemistry, asked by SSK21, 1 year ago

Why is the electrode potential of Anode taken a negative in electrochemical cell while it is taken a positive in electrolytic cell?​

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Answered by brindha05
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The anode is the electrode where oxidation (loss of electrons) takes place; in a galvanic cell, it is the negative electrode, as when oxidation occurs, electrons are left behind on the electrode. ... This is why the cathode is a positive electrode; because positive ions are reduced to metal atoms there.


SSK21: But then why it is taken as positive in electrolytic cell
SSK21: Thanks
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