Chemistry
Electrons are getting added to an element Y :
(i) is Y getting oxidized or reduced ?
(ii) which electrode will Y migrate to during the process of electrolysis ?
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(i) Y is getting reduced as reduction is gain of electrons.
(ii) Y migrates towards anode. Y is negatively charged as electrons are added to it. So, it migrates towards the positive terminal that is anode.
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