Which Statement Below About a Cathode in a Voltaic Cell

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement below about a cathode in a voltaic cell is FALSE?

• 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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