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Standard XII
Chemistry
Electrochemical Cells, Galvanic Cells
In a galvanic...
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In a galvanic cell electron flow will be from:
A
negative electrode to positive electrode
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B
positive electrode to negative electrode
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C
there will be no flow of electrons
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D
cathode to anode in the extenal circuit
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Solution
The correct option is
B
negative electrode to positive electrode
Electron flows opposite to the direction of current,
i.e. from low to high voltage.
∴
Electron flows from negative to the positive electrode.
Hence, the correct option is
A
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