Question

In an electrolytic cell the signs of the cathode and anode are

Answer 1

Electrolytic cell:-

1. It is an electrochemical device that is used for the production of electric current
2. Electrical energy is produced here by the non-spontaneous redox reactions.
3. It consists of two metallic or electronic conductors (electrodes) which are held apart from each other and dissolved in different ionic compound as electrolyte.

Cathode:-

1. It is the metallic electrode through which current flows out in a polarized device.
2. Reduction process happens here at the cathode.

Anode:-

1. It is the metallic electrode in a polarized electrical device because of which current flows in, from an outside circuit.
2. Oxidation process happens here at the anode.

Hence, In an electrolytic cell the signs of the cathode and anode are negative and positive respectively.