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Why flow of current from cathode to anode still the flow of electrons is from cathode to anode?
The direction of current, according to convention, is the direction opposite the direction of electron flow. Remember that the anode is where oxidation occurs, so electrons are lost by the anode. These electrons then move from the anode, to the cathode by a wire that usually connects the two compartments. To reiterate, the electrons flow from the anode (site of oxidation) to the cathode (site of reduction). Because electrons flow from anode to cathode, by convention the direction of current is from cathode to anode (the direction opposite the flow of electrons). Hope this helps!
A flow of charge can be caused by ions moving in what?
An electrolytic solution where there are two immersed plates the cathode and the anode connected to an electrical power source. Alternatively in an electrolytic cell containing molten salt.
Difference between electrolysis and electrochemical cells?
In an electrochemical cell, electrons move spontaneously from anode to cathode. In electrolytic cell, energy has be applied to make electrons move in the circuit. Electrochemical cell are easy to create.
The flow of current in electrodes is in which direction?
The ELECTRONS flow from the negative to the positive terminal. But it is considered that the electric current flows from the positive to the negative terminal.
What causes current to flow in dry cell?
an acid paste reacts with the metal casing which causes electrons to flow to a carbon rod
How is a electrolytic cell different from galvanic cell?
Electrons flow in the opposite direction.
How is electrolytic cell different from a galvanic cell?
Electrons flow in the opposite direction.
How is an electolytic cell different from a galvantic cell?
electrons flow in the opposite direction
In the electrolytic cell electron flows from?
Electron flow is from anode (+) to cathode (-)
Do electrons flow from the positive to the negative terminal of a wet cell?
Electrons have a negative charge. For that reason, electrons will always flow in the opposite direction of the current, which flows from positive to negative. Electrons will therefore move from a negative terminal to a positive terminal when we look at the load on a cell. Within the cell, the electrons will flow from the positive terminal to the negative terminal.
Do galvanometer has positive or negative terminals?
Absolutely not. The reason behind is that it shows currents (both ac and dc) which has a desired direction of flow of electrons.. So Galvanometer does not have any electrolytic terminals!!
What gives electrons there electricity?
Electrons don't have electricity they only posses energy, Electricity is defined as the flow of electrons! In conductors the flow of valence electrons are called Electricity! therefore inducing a current in it! generally the direction of flow the current is the opposite of the direction of flow of electrons(D.C)!
Why flow of current from cathode to anode still the flow of electrons is from cathode to anode?
The direction of current, according to convention, is the direction opposite the direction of electron flow. Remember that the anode is where oxidation occurs, so electrons are lost by the anode. These electrons then move from the anode, to the cathode by a wire that usually connects the two compartments. To reiterate, the electrons flow from the anode (site of oxidation) to the cathode (site of reduction). Because electrons flow from anode to cathode, by convention the direction of current is from cathode to anode (the direction opposite the flow of electrons). Hope this helps!
A flow of charge can be caused by ions moving in what?
An electrolytic solution where there are two immersed plates the cathode and the anode connected to an electrical power source. Alternatively in an electrolytic cell containing molten salt.
What is the role of electrons in a voltaic cell?
a volcanic cell has electrodes and electrons flow through electrodes .
What refers to electric current when electrons always flow in the same direction in the wire?
When electrons always flow in the same direction in the wire it is known a DC (direct current).
How does the flow of current within the simple cell differ from that in a copper wire?
One terminal of a cell or battery is positive, while the other is negative. It is convenient to think of current as flowing from positive to negative. This is called conventional current. Current arrows in circuit diagrams always point in the conventional direction. However, you should be aware that this is the direction of flow for a positively-chargedparticle.In a copper wire, the charge carriers are electrons. Electrons are negatively-charged and therefore flow from negative to positive. This means that electron flow is opposite in direction to conventional current.
