In the anode compartment of a simple electrochemical cell the electrode is being ____, and ____ are flowing in from the salt bridge.

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In the anode compartment, the oxidation reaction takes place, which means that the electrode is being oxidized. As a result, electrons are being released and flowing towards the cathode via the external circuit. To maintain charge neutrality, anions flow from the salt bridge towards the anode compartment. Therefore, the correct answer is A, where the electrode is being oxidized, and anions are flowing in from the salt bridge.

In the Anode Compartment of a Simple Electrochemical Cell the Electrode