JAMB Chemistry 2020 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

25. The reaction that occurs at the cathode during electrolysis is

A. A. reductionCorrect
B. B. oxidation
C. C. dissociation
D. D. hydrolysis

Explanation

Reduction (gain of electrons) occurs at the cathode during electrolysis; oxidation occurs at the anode.

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