In an electrolytic cell, the cathode is the electrode that gets heavier. This occurs because reduction reactions take place at the cathode, where cations from the electrolyte gain electrons and deposit onto the electrode, increasing its mass. Conversely, at the anode, oxidation reactions cause the electrode to lose mass as material is oxidized and released into the solution.
In an electrolytic cell
In an electrochemical cell (galvanic cell), the cathode is positive because it is where reduction occurs, attracting cations from the electrolyte. Conversely, in an electrolytic cell, the cathode is negative because it is connected to the external power source, which forces electrons into the electrode, facilitating reduction at that terminal. Thus, the polarity of the cathode changes depending on the type of cell and the direction of the current flow.
Yes, the Standard Calomel Electrode (SCE) can act as a cathode in certain electrochemical cells. When connected to a suitable anode in a galvanic cell or connected to a positive terminal in an electrolytic cell, the SCE can gain electrons and undergo reduction at its surface.
An electrolytic cell
In an electrolytic cell, the anode is designated as positive.
A zincode is a positive electrode of an electrolytic cell.
Electrons flow from the negative electrode (cathode) to the positive electrode (anode) in an electrolytic cell. This is the opposite direction of conventional current flow.
The electrode where reduction occurs.
Oxidation occurs at the anode of an electrolytic cell.
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Ni(s)
Copper ions will move towards the cathode (negative electrode) and iron ions will move towards the anode (positive electrode) in an electrolytic cell.
The Cathode is the negative electrode; the anode is the positive electrode
Cu(s)
Reduction occurs at the cathode in an electrolytic cell. This is where cations in the electrolyte solution gain electrons and get reduced, leading to the deposition of a substance onto the cathode.
the gold metal