JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-1995

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    Which of the-following statements about galvanic cell, is incorrect?

    A)  Anode is positive

    B)         Cathode is positive

    C)         Oxidation occurs at the electrode with lower reduction potential

    D)         Reduction occurs at cathode

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In an electro-chemical cell or galvanic cell, anode is the electrode, where oxidation takes place, hence, it gives electrons to the other electrode. Therefore, anode is considered to be negative electrode. In the cell representation, anode is always written on left side.


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