Question

An electrode 'A' is connected to the positive terminal of a battery and electrode 'B' to the negative terminal. What will be the name of electrode A and B?

• A. A is anode and B is cathode.
• B. A is cathode and B is anode.
• C. A is cathode and B is electrode.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A A is anode and B is cathode.

Electrode which is connected to positive terminal of battery is called as anode and the electrode which is connected to negative terminal called as cathode.