The schematic shows an electrolytic cell driven by an external DC source.
In an electrolytic cell, where does reduction occur?
- Acheck_circle
At the cathode (negative electrode)
- B
In the bulk solution only
- C
At the anode (positive electrode)
- D
In the salt bridge
Explanation
In electrolysis the cathode is connected to the negative terminal of the power source; cations migrate there and gain electrons (reduction).