Question

Which metal is used as a cathode?

Answer 1

Types of cell

Galvanic cell

1. The galvanic cell converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
2. In the Galvanic cell, the two electrodes are an Anode made up of Zinc and a Cathode made up of Copper dipped in the solution of electrolytes.
3. In this cell, the anode is charged negatively and the cathode is charged positively.

Electrolytic cell

1. The electrolytic cell used the electric current to propagate the chemical reaction.
2. In this cell, the anode is charged positively and the cathode is negatively charged.

Metal as cathode

1. The cathode is the positive electrode and the oxidizing one whereas Anode is the negative and reducing electrode.
2. The cathode gains an electron from the external circuit and gets reduced during the chemical reaction.
3. The cathode can be Cobalt, Nickel, Manganese, and many other metals.
4. In the Galvanic cell, the two electrodes are an Anode made up of Zinc and a Cathode made up of Copper dipped in the solution of electrolytes.