Electrodes Meaning

Electrodes are conductors through which current enters and leaves the electrolyte. We have two types of electrodes – Anode and Cathode.

ANODE

It is the positive electrode through which conventional current enters and leaves the electrolytic cells.

CATHODE

It is the negative electrode through which conventional current leaves and enters the electrolytic cell.

electrolytic cell

Electrolytic cell

It is an arrangement of two electrodes immersed inside an electrolyte.

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