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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q71

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In a galvanic cell, the half-cell in which oxidation takes place is called ______ and it has a
negative potential with respect to the solution.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. anode

  • The galvanic cell is an electrochemical cell in which an electric current is generated from redox reactions.
  • In a galvanic cell, the half-cell in which oxidation takes place is called the anode and it has a negative potential with respect to the solution.
  • The other half-cell in which reduction takes place is called the cathode and it has a positive potential with respect to the solution.