Why Is the Anode of a Battery Indicated with a Negative

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Multiple Choice

Why is the anode of a battery indicated with a negative (-) sign?

• A) Electrons are attracted to the negative electrode.
• B) This electrode is the source of negatively charged electrons.
• C) Electrons move to this area to react with N Cl in the battery.
• D) It indicates the electrode where the chemicals are reduced.

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