Chemistry voltaic and electrolytic cell help?
Give the sign of the electrodes and the reaction that occurs at each for both voltaic and electrolytic cells. Yes this is homework, but I'm not...
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and what does the question mean by "the sign of the electrodes"?
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In a voltaic cell (one that happens spontaneously), electrons flow from a negative electrode to a positive electrode (anode ==> cathode). The reaction that happens is a redox reaction where the anode is oxidized (goes from a solid to an ion) and the cathode is reduced (going from an ion to a solid).
