Galvanic (Voltaic) and Electrolytic Cells

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

In an electrolytic cell, the cathode is connected to

A
$Salt bridge$
B
$No connection$
C
$Negative terminal of power supply$
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D
$Positive terminal$

Explanation

Cathode = where reduction happens; cations migrate there. It is the negative electrode in an electrolysis cell.

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