Question

An electrolytic cell consists of
(i) positively charged cathode
(ii) negatively charged anode
(iii) positively charged anode
(iv) negatively charged cathode

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (iii) and (iv)
• C. (i) and (iii)
• D. (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (iii) and (iv)

Anode is positively charged and it attracts negative ions or anions towards it while cathode is negatively charged and it attracts positive ions or cations towards it in an electrochemical cell.