In an operating electrolytic cell, oxidation occurs at the

Regents Chemistry Exam June 2025 Question 25

25  In an operating electrolytic cell, oxidation occurs at the

(1) anode (2) cathode

(3) salt bridge (4) switch

Solution:

We need to memorize the following phrase: An Ox and Red Cat. Anode is oxidation and cathode is reduction. Therefore, for all cells, oxidation occurs at the anode. Choice 1 is the correct answer.

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