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Standard XII
Chemistry
Electrolysis and Electrolytes
Question

Electrons are getting added to an element Y. Which electrode will Y migrate to during electrolysis?
  1. Anode
  2. Cathode
  3. will not migrate
  4. will move randomly

A
Anode
B
Cathode
C
will not migrate
D
will move randomly
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Solution
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On adding electrons to Y, it will get negatively charged and hence will migrate to positive electrode that is anode.

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