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How and why the mass of anode and cathode change during electrolysis?

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The anode is a reducing agent because its behaviour will reduce ions at the cathode. Mass decreases as the reacting anode material becomes aqueous. Site of reduction: electrons are gained by the ions around thecathode. ... Mass increases as aqueous ions turn to solid at thecathode.

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