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What is the acronym used to remember if the anode/cathode are negative or positive (Acronym is like L.E.O says G.E.R) *

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Step-by-step explanation:

The terms 'anode' and 'cathode' are applied to electrodes based on the chemistry occurring at a specified electrode. That is, the anode is ALWAYS the site of oxidation and the cathode is ALWAYS the site of the reduction reaction in electrochemical process. The charge (+ or -) results from the chemistry. In Voltaic Cells the anode is always the site of oxidation and is negative (-) and the cathode is the site of reduction and is always positive (+). However, in 'Electrolytic Cells' the charges are opposite at the electrodes. That is, at the electrode where oxidation is taking place in the electrolytic cell the charge on the electrode will be positive (+) and the charge on the electrode where reduction is taking place the charge will be negative (-).

As far as acronyms (or memory devices) one might consider each type cell separately...

Voltaic Cells

Anode => A Negative -ode (always site of oxidation) ... the other electrode is positive and site of reduction.

Electrolytic Cells

For electrolytic cells, just remember the electrode charges are opposite those of the Voltaic Cell but the chemistry is always the same. Charge is due to chemistry and type of cell, but anode is always oxidation and cathode is always reduction.

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