Differentiate between cathode and anode.

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Sl.No Cathode Anode
1 Electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery Electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery
2 Electric current leaves the electrolyte through cathode. Electric current enters the electrolyte through anode
3 Cathode attracts positive ions or cations. Hence, hydrogen gets collected at cathode. Anode attracts negative ions or anions. Hence, oxygen gets collected at anode.

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Sl.No	Cathode	Anode
1	Electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery	Electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery
2	Electric current leaves the electrolyte through cathode.	Electric current enters the electrolyte through anode
3	Cathode attracts positive ions or cations. Hence, hydrogen gets collected at cathode.	Anode attracts negative ions or anions. Hence, oxygen gets collected at anode.