Which of the-following statements about galvanic cell, is incorrect?

Question

Which of the-following statements about galvanic cell, is incorrect? (A) Anode is positive (B) Cathode is positive (C) Oxidation occurs at the electrode with lower reduction potential (D) Reduction occurs at cathode

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In an electro-chemical cell or galvanic cell, anode is the electrode, where oxidation takes place, hence, it gives electrons to the other electrode. Therefore, anode is considered to be negative electrode. In the cell representation, anode is always written on left side.

Q. Which of the-following statements about galvanic cell, is incorrect?

Anode is positive

Cathode is positive

Oxidation occurs at the electrode with lower reduction potential

Reduction occurs at cathode

In an electro-chemical cell or galvanic cell, anode is the electrode, where oxidation takes place, hence, it gives electrons to the other electrode. Therefore, anode is considered to be negative electrode. In the cell representation, anode is always written on left side.