If two electrodes charged with a weak current were placed in a solution of NaCl,the positive electrode would attract:

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When two electrodes charged with a weak current (known as electrolysis) are placed in a solution of NaCl, the positively charged electrode (known as the anode) will attract negatively charged ions (known as anions), which in the case of NaCl are chloride ions (Cl-). This is because anions are attracted to the positively charged electrode, which causes them to lose electrons and become neutral. Therefore, choice B is correct.

On the other hand, the negatively charged electrode (known as the cathode) will attract positively charged ions (known as cations), which in the case of NaCl are sodium ions (Na+). This is because cations are attracted to the negatively charged electrode, which causes them to gain electrons and become neutral. Therefore, choice C is also correct.

Hence, the best choice is D) Both B and C are correct.

If Two Electrodes Charged with a Weak Current Were Placed