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Question
State whether the following statement is True or False.
Hydrogen gas and metals are liberated at the anode.
True or False
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Solution
This statement is false.
Explanation:
Hydrogen ions (H+) and metal ions (like Na+, Cu2+) are positively charged cations. They move towards the negative electrode (Cathode) to gain electrons and get liberated there, not at the anode.
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Chapter 6: Electrolysis - Intext Question [Page 117]
