Define : (a) Anode (b) Cathode. - Vidyadip

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Define : (a) Anode (b) Cathode.

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(a) Anode : An electrode of an electrochemical cell, at which oxidation half reaction occurs due to the loss of electrons from some species is called an anode.
(b) Cathode : An electrode of an electrochemical cell at which reduction half reaction occurs due to gain of electrons by some species is called a cathode.

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