In an electrolytic cell
An electrolytic cell
Electron flow is from anode (+) to cathode (-)
an electric current causes a chemical reaction
Electrolytic cell
The electrode where reduction occurs.
Ni2+
Ni2+
Cu(s)
Ni2+
An electrolytic cell
Cu(s)
In an electrolytic cell
The cathode
The cathode
Reduction occurs at the cathode in an electrolytic cell.
Diagram of electrolytic cell