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What is the difference between anode and cathode?

Oxidation occurs at the anode and reduction at the cathode — in every cell, regardless of the terminal signs.

Oxidation occurs at the anode and reduction at the cathode — in every cell, regardless of the terminal signs. A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.

Key point

anode vs cathode

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