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Two conducting poles through which an electric current enters or leaves an electrolyte are called __________.

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cathode
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anode
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electrodes
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conductors
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Solution

The correct option is C electrodes
An electrode is a conductor that passes an electrical current from one medium to another, usually from source to a device or material. We have two types of electrodes, cathode and anode. Current enters the electrolyte through anode and leaves at cathode.

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