Question

In a cell, by convention, electron is taken to be flowing from

• A. positive electrode to negative electrode.
• B. negative electrode to positive electrode.
• C. both A and B
• D. none of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is B negative electrode to positive electrode.

By convention, current is assumed to travel from positive to negative direction. The electrons travel from negative to positive. The direction of current is not the same as direction of flow of electrons; they are opposite.