A Negatively Charged Electrode, the Cathode, and a Positively Charge

question 24

Multiple Choice

A negatively charged electrode, the cathode, and a positively charge electrode, the cathode, are placed into an aqueous solution of sodium chloride. In which direction do the Na+ ions flow?

• A) toward the anode
• B) toward the cathode
• C) The direction of travel is not affected by the electrodes.
• D) toward both electrodes

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