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Which electrode gets heavier in an electrolytic cell?

OA. The electrode where reduction occurs
OB. The electrode that is donating electrons
C. The electrode with the higher reductive potential
OD. The electrode that is being oxidized

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Answer:

a. the electrode where reduction occurs

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Answer:

The answer is the cathode. This electrode would get heavier in an electrolyte cell. This electrode would have the conventional current leaving then a polarize electrical device. A conventional current would be the one describing the direction where the electronic charges move.

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aka... The electrode where reduction occurs.

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