Which reaction occurs at the anode in an electrochemical cell?

August 2018 NY Regents Chemistry Exam

26 Which reaction occurs at the anode in an electrochemical cell?
 
(1) oxidation

(2) reduction

(3) combustion

(4) substitution

Solution: A good mnemonic to memorize for the electrochemistry chapter is : Red Cat and An Ox. Red Cat stands for reduction is at the cathode. An Ox stands for anode is oxidation.

Answer: 1

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