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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

Which of the following statement is correct?

Options:

Cathode is negative terminal both in galvanic and electrolytic cells.

Anode is positive terminal both in galvanic and electrolytic cells.

Cathode is negative terminal in an electrolytic cell whereas Anode is positive terminal in a galvanic cell.

Anode is negative terminal in an electrolytic cell whereas Cathode is negative terminal in a galvanic cell.

Correct Answer:

Cathode is negative terminal in an electrolytic cell whereas Anode is positive terminal in a galvanic cell.

Explanation:

In Electrolytic cell, Anode is positive terminal and Cathode is negative terminal.

In Electrochemical cell like Galvanic cell, Anode is negative terminal and Cathode is positive terminal.