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In electrochemical cells, cathode is alw...

In electrochemical cells, cathode is always the electrode where:

A

oxidation occurs

B

reduction occurs

C

positive ions are formed

D

negative ions are formed

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  • In an electrochemical cell, anode and cathode are:

    A
    positively and negatively charged ions
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