Question

Which term identifies the half-reaction that occurs at the anode of an operating electrochemical cell?(1) neutralization(2) transmutation(3) oxidation(4) reduction

Answer 1

Oxidation reaction

Step-by-step explanation

In an electrochemical cell, oxidation reaction occurs at the anode. This involves the loses of electrons, the electrons then flow through a wire to the cathode.

At the anode, oxidation reaction will take place

`\text{ X}_{(s)\text{ }}\text{ }\rightarrow X_((aq))^{+\text{ }}+\text{ e}^-`