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Question
State the difference.
Negative electrode and positive electrode.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Negative electrode | Positive electrode |
| 1. The electrode connected to the negative terminal of a battery by means of a conducting wire is called a negative electrode. | 1. The electrode connected to the positive terminal of a battery by means of a conducting wire is called a positive electrode. |
| 2. A negative electrode is called the cathode. | 2. The positive electrode is called the anode. |
| 3. Cathode accepts electrons from cations | 3. Anode gives electrons to anions |
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