What are the differences between anode and cathode?

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Anode and cathode are two terms that are often used interchangeably with positive and negative in batteries. The anode, by definition, is the electrode where electricity flows into. In contrast, the cathode is the electrode where the electricity flows out of. Cathode is negatively charged electrode....
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Anode and cathode are two terms that are often used interchangeably with positive and negative in batteries. The anode, by definition, is the electrode where electricity flows into. In contrast, the cathode is the electrode where the electricity flows out of. Cathode is negatively charged electrode. Cathode attracts positive charge or cation. Cathode is source of electron or electron donor.It may accept positive charge. Anode is positively charged electrode, Anode attracts negative charge or anion. Anode may be source of positive charge or an electron accept or. read less
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'A'no'D'e is one that 'ADD's electrons to others by reducing its electrons so it is positive electrode......'CAT'hode 'CAT'ches electrons from others and becomes negative so it is negative electrode.
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anode : where oxidation takes place. cathode : where reduction takes place
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The electrode at which anions accumulate during electrolysis is called anode, while the one where cations migrate is called cathode. Since cations have a positive charge, cathode has a negative charge(opposite charges attract) while the anode has positive charge(it attracts negatively charged anions)....
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The electrode at which anions accumulate during electrolysis is called anode, while the one where cations migrate is called cathode. Since cations have a positive charge, cathode has a negative charge(opposite charges attract) while the anode has positive charge(it attracts negatively charged anions). Cathode acts as an electron source whereas anode acts as an electron sink. read less
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Anode is an electrode where oxidation takes place and at cathode reduction is occur
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Anode attracts anions (negative ions) while cathode attracts cations (positive ions). Hence anode is positive & cathode is negative.
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