WAEC Chemistry 2015 Objective — Question 36
Question 36 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following statements about an electrochemical cell is correct? Oxidation occurs
- A. at the anodeCorrect
- B. at the cathode
- C. through the salt bridge
- D. in the aqueous solution
Explanation
In an electrochemical/electrolytic cell, oxidation occurs at the anode, while reduction occurs at the cathode.
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