Which of the following is true of electrodes?
A) The anode is the negative electrode.
B) The cathode is the positive electrode.
C) The anode is the negative electrode and the cathode is the positive electrode.
D) None of these are true.

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The anode and cathode can be either positive or negative depending on the type of electrochemical cell. In a galvanic cell, the anode is negative and the cathode is positive, but in an electrolytic cell, the anode is positive and the cathode is negative.

Which of the Following Is True of Electrodes