Question

Which of these statements best describes a galvanic cell?

• A. Reduction occurs at the anode.
• B. Oxidation occurs at the anode.
• C. Energy is required from an external source.
• D. The thode is negative.
• E. $E_{cell}^o$ is negative.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Oxidation occurs at the anode.

In any galvanic cell, oxidation occurs at anode and reduction occurs at cathode.