Which Statement About a Cathode in a Voltaic Cell Is

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about a cathode in a voltaic cell is not correct?

• A) Oxidation occurs at the cathode.
• B) Reduction occurs at the cathode.
• C) Usually the cathode is a metal strip.
• D) In the external circuit, electrons flow toward the cathode.
• E) Chemical species can have their oxidation number decreased at the cathode.

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