In this electrochemical cell the direction of current is .

zinc to copper rod

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anode to cathode

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The correct option is B copper to zinc rod
Electrons flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal and the flow of current is opposite of this.

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In this electrochemical cell the direction of current is .

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In this electrochemical cell the direction of current is .

The correct option is B copper to zinc rodElectrons flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal and the flow of current is opposite of this.

The correct option is B copper to zinc rod
Electrons flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal and the flow of current is opposite of this.