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Question
Which one of the following statements is true for the galvanic cell?
Options
Electrons flow from the copper electrode to the zinc electrode.
Current flows from the zinc electrode to the copper electrode.
Cations move towards the copper electrode.
Cations move towards zinc electrode.
Solution
Cations move towards the copper electrode.
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