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State the difference.

Negative electrode and positive electrode.

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Negative electrode Positive electrode
1. The electrode connected to the negative terminal of a battery by means of a conducting wire is called a negative electrode. 1. The electrode connected to the positive terminal of a battery by means of a conducting wire is called a positive electrode.
2. A negative electrode is called the cathode. 2. The positive electrode is called the anode.
3. Cathode accepts electrons from cations 3. Anode gives electrons to anions
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Chapter 5: Acids, Bases and Salts - Exercises [Page 74]

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Balbharati Science and Technology [English] 9 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 5 Acids, Bases and Salts
Exercises | Q 9. c. | Page 74
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