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Which reaction occurs at the anode in an electrochemical cell?.

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In voltaic cells, oxidation occurs at an anode (-), reduction at a cathode (+), and electrons flow from anode to cathode. In electrolytic cells, oxidation occurs at an anode, reduction occurs at a cathode, and electrons flow from anode to cathode.

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