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Question

In an electrolytic cell, how do the charges of the electrodes compare to those in a galvanic cell?

Accepted Answer

The anode is positive and the cathode is negative, opposite to a galvanic cell.

Answer

The charges of the electrodes are the same in both cell types.

Answer

The anode is negative and the cathode is positive, same as in a galvanic cell.

Answer

Both electrodes are neutral in an electrolytic cell.