Subject: Why is the anode in an electrolytic cell called the positive electrode?
Date: Wed Jan 24 21:56:18 2001
Posted by David
Grade level: 10-12
School: No school entered.
City: Sydney State/Province: NSW
Country: Australia
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 980391378.Ch
Message:
Electrons flow from the anode as in a galvanic cell, so why isn't it the
negative electrode as it is in galvanic cells?
Re: Why is the anode in an electrolytic cell called the positive electrode?
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