The anode is the terminal or electrode where electrons enter the cell, and the cathode is the electrode that carries electrons away from the cell.

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In a cell, the anode is the electrode where oxidation occurs and electrons are produced (thus, they leave the anode), and the cathode is the electrode where reduction occurs and electrons are consumed (thus, they enter the cathode).

The Anode Is the Terminal or Electrode Where Electrons Enter