What takes place at the cathode during electrolysis?
CHEMISTRY
WAEC 2023
What takes place at the cathode during electrolysis?
- A. Anions lose electrons
- B. Anions are oxidized
- C. Cations are oxidized
- D. Cations are discharged.
Correct Answer: D. Cations are discharged.
Explanation
Electrolysis is the process of using an electric current to cause a chemical reaction to take place. The cathode is the negative electrode in an electrolytic cell. It is where cations (positively charged ions) are discharged
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