In a Galvanic cell, what happens when current is passed through the solution of an electrolyte?

Anions move towards anode, cations towards cathode.

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Anions and cations both move towards anode.

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Anions move towards cathode, cations towards anode.

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Anions move towards anode, cations towards cathode.

In a Galvanic cell, when current is passed through the solution of an electrolyte, oxidation and reduction processes take place simultaneously. Anions (negatively charged ions) move towards anode and cations (positively charged ions) move towards cathode.

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