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Question
Study the diagram given alongside and answer the questions that follow :
(i) Give the names of the electrode A and B.
(ii) Which electrode is oxidizing electrode?
Solution
(i) Electrode A - Anode
Electrode B - Cathode
(ii) Electrode A.
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