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Which electrode : anode or cathode is the oxidising electrode ? Why?

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To determine which electrode, the anode or the cathode, is the oxidizing electrode, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define the Electrodes**: - The anode is the positively charged electrode. - The cathode is the negatively charged electrode. ...
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