Question

What is the electrode connected to the negative terminal called?

Answer 1

Electrolysis: The process of decomposing ionic compounds into their elements by passing a direct electric current (To an electrolytic cell) through the compound in a liquid form is known as electrolysis.

• Example: Electrolysis of water.

Electrolytic cell: An electrolytic cell is a device in which electrical energy is converted into chemical energy.

• It consists of two electrodes that are held apart from each other and are in contact with an electrolyte.
• An electrode is a conductor used in an electrolytic cell and it conducts electricity made of metals or graphite.
• The electrode is connected to the positive terminals of an electrolytic cell called the anode.
• The electrode connected to the negative terminal is called the cathode.