Question

In a galvanic cell, and happens at anode and cathode respectively.

• A. oxidation
• B. reduction
• C. double displacement
• D. combination

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A oxidation
B reduction

A galvanic cell is an electrochemical cell that contains at least two half cells containing electrodes. In this cell, the electrode on which oxidation takes place is called the anode (or – ve electrode) and the electrode on which reduction takes place is called the cathode (or + ve electrode).