Interpretation: To interpret at which electrode the oxidation occurs in a voltaic cell and the charge on this electrode.
Concept introduction: A voltaic cell is beneficial in converting chemical energy to electrical energy. It consists of two half-cells where in one part oxidation takes place while in the other part reduction occurs.
Answer to Problem 125A
The electrode at which oxidation occurs in the anode i.e., negatively charged.
Explanation of Solution
An electrode is an electron carrier. It is categorized into two types which are as follows:
- Anode
- Cathode
Oxidation occurs at the electrode known as the anode while reduction takes place at the electrode known as the cathode. An anode is interpreted as a negative electrode while the positive electrode is the cathode.
The electrode at which oxidation occurs in the anode i.e., negatively charged.
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