In a galvanic cell, the half-cell in which oxidation takes place is called __________ and it has a negative potential with respect to the solution.

Options

A. cathode
B. anode
C. diode
D. triode

Answer

B

Explanation

Oxidation takes place at anode. And reduction happens at the cathode in a galvanic cell. Since the reaction at the anode is the source of electrons for the current the anode is the negative terminal of the galvanic cell.