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Why is anode in galvanic cell considered to be -ve and cathode to be +ve electrode?

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In a galvanic (voltaic) cell, the anode is considered negative and the cathode is considered positive. This seems reasonable as the anode is the source of electrons and cathode is where the electrons flow.
Hence in a galvanic cell, the anode is considered to be negative while the cathode to be positive electrode.

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