Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

From the statements given below, choose the correct statement regarding the galvanic cell.

Options:

ositively charged electrode is called anode.

Negatively charged electrode is called cathode.

Oxidation occurs at cathode.

Reduction occurs at cathode.

Correct Answer:

Reduction occurs at cathode.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Reduction occurs at cathode.

Positively charged electrode is called anode.

  • Incorrect. The anode in a galvanic cell is the negatively charged electrode.

Negatively charged electrode is called cathode.

  • Incorrect. The cathode in a galvanic cell is the positively charged electrode.

Oxidation occurs at cathode.

  • Incorrect. Oxidation occurs at the anode (remember the mnemonic: An Ox - Anode is Oxidation).

Reduction occurs at cathode.

  • Correct. Reduction occurs at the cathode (remember the mnemonic: Red Cat - Reduction is at the Cathode).