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During electrolysis, where do reduction reactions occur?

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Answer:

at the negative cathode

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Reduction happens at the negative cathode because this is where positive ions gain electrons. Oxidation happens at the positive anode because this is where negative ions lose electrons.

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Answer:

B. in the cathode of an electrolytic cell

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