Chemistry
Cathode is a reducing electrode because :
it has less number of electrons
it has deficiency of electrons
cations gain electrons from cathode
anions lose electrons to cathode
Related Questions
The ion which is discharged at the anode during the electrolysis of copper sulphate solution using platinum electrodes as anode and cathode is:
Cu2+
OH-
SO42-
H+
When dilute sodium chloride is electrolysed using graphite electrodes, the cation which is discharged at the cathode most readily :
Na+
OH-
H+
Cl-
Which statement about conduction of electricity is correct?
Electricity is conducted in an aqueous solution by electrons.
Electricity is conducted in a metal wire by ions.
Electricity is conducted in a molten electrolyte by electrons.
Electricity is conducted in an acidic solution by ions.
The oxidation reaction among the following is :
Fe3+ + 3e- ⟶ Fe
Fe2+ - e- ⟶ Fe3+
Cl2 + 2e- ⟶ 2Cl-
Cu2+ + 2e- ⟶ Cu