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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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An educational process where two signals are consistently linked together; initially, the response is triggered by the second signal but over time, it starts being triggered by the first signal alone.

Associative Learning

The process by which an individual learns to connect two stimuli or a behavior and its consequence, forming new knowledge.

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposure to it, often used in the context of drug addiction or allergy.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.