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Q. What is the anode and cathode in the cell given in the figure?Chemistry Question Image

Electrochemistry

Solution:

The cell consists of zinc container that act as anode and cathode is a carbon (graphite) rod surrounded by powdered manganese dioxide and carbon. The space between electrodes is filled by moist paste of $NH _{4} Cl$ and $ZnCl _{2}$.