In an electrolytic cell, the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery is called

cathode

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The correct option is A
cathode

In an electrolytic cell, the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery is called cathode while the other electrode which is connected to the positive terminal is called anode.

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In an electrolytic cell, the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery is called

The correct option is A cathode In an electrolytic cell, the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery is called cathode while the other electrode which is connected to the positive terminal is called anode.

The correct option is A
cathode

In an electrolytic cell, the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery is called cathode while the other electrode which is connected to the positive terminal is called anode.