Which of the following statements is true for an electrolytic cell?

  • A
    Oxidation occurs at the positive electrode.
  • B
    Oxidation occurs at the negative electrode.
  • C
    Anode is negative and cathode is positive.
  • D
    Reduction occurs at the positive electrode.

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Standard electrode potentials of $Zn$ and $Fe$ are known to be $(i) -0.76 \ V$ and $(ii) -0.44 \ V$ respectively. How does this explain that galvanization prevents rusting of iron while zinc slowly dissolves away?

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Depict the galvanic cell in which the cell reaction is: $Cu + 2Ag^{+} \to 2Ag + Cu^{2+}$

$Zn_{(s)} | Zn^{2+}_{(aq)} || Cu^{2+}_{(aq)} | Cu_{(s)}$ is

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