In electrolytic cell, anode is __________.

positively charged electrode

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negatively charged electrode

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wire used to connect the electrodes

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electrolyte which conducts electricity

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Solution

The correct option is A positively charged electrode
The anode is where oxidation occurs and is the positive polarity contact in an electrolytic cell. At anode, anions(negative ions) are forced by the electrical potential to react chemically and give off electrons (Oxidation) which then flow up and into the driving circuit. So answer is A.

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