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Query:

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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