Galvanic (Voltaic) and Electrolytic Cells

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

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In a galvanic (voltaic) cell, electrons flow externally in which direction?

  • A

    From anode to cathode through the salt bridge

  • B

    Electrons do not flow externally

  • C

    From cathode to anode through the wire

  • D

    From anode to cathode through the wire

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Explanation

Oxidation at the anode releases electrons, which travel through the external wire to the cathode where reduction occurs.

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