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What happens at the anode in an electrolytic cell?
A. Turning an ion into an uncharged atom
B. Melting
C. Reduction
D. Oxidation


Sagot :

Answer:

D. Oxidation

Explanation:

In an electrolytic cell, oxidation (the loss of electrons) takes place at the anode. At the cathode reduction takes place.

A mnemonic technique that could be used is that the process that starts with a vowel (Oxidation) takes place at the place that also starts with a vowel (Anode).