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Question
Identify the terms for the following:
The electrode where reduction takes place.
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Solution
Cathode
Explanation:
The cathode is a negatively charged electrode in the electrolytic process where reduction takes place. This electrode is rich in electrons therefore it helps cation to gain electrons and undergo a reduction reaction.
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